Blue Mountains Conservation Society 2024 AGM and Guest talk
Event description
Guest Speaker: Associate Professor Ian Wright
Topic: The state of the rivers in the Greater Blue Mountains area.
Ian is a science communicator, researcher and senior lecturer in Western Sydney University's School of Science. He teaches classes in water science and management, environmental planning and environmental regulation across several degree programs. Prior to WSU, Ian was a scientist in the urban water industry, mainly working at Sydney Water. His research interests include freshwater ecology, water quality, water policy and water pollution (science and management). He also has a long-standing research interest in the impact of concrete materials on water quality and also on impact and management of coal mining activities on streams and rivers. Ian has provided independent expert testimonies for environmental science matters for the NSW Land & Environment Court.
Before the talk the Society's AGM will be held. Guests are invited to attend the AGM as well as the talk. Light refreshments will be available.