CS4Water conference’s Post

📚The first Advanced Wastewater Treatment Spring School – SmartWaterTwin has concluded. This school was organized in conjunction with the 11th Memorial Scientific Meeting on Environmental Protection, doc dr Milena Dalmacija. 🔗We extend our gratitude to the partners from Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) and Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) for their collaboration. It was truly valuable to exchange knowledge and ideas with you and the participants of the spring school. A special thanks to the twinning projects PFAStwin project , TwiNSol - CECs , and TwinSubDyn Project for engaging in fantastic discussion sessions and plenary lectures. We look forward to reconnecting next time with some new events. 🥼💦Also, thanks to everyone who participated in the spring school. See you next year, until then follow us for new events planned for this year of our project. #water #wastewatertreatment #school #education #world #smartwatertwin #horizoneurope #EUfunded #EUprojects --- Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency (RE). Neither European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement No 101060110.

🚰Join Us at the #14thWaterResearchHorizonConference 🚰 We're thrilled to announce that the 14th Water Research Horizon Conference (#WRHC) is taking place on September 26-27, 2024, at the Leipzig KUBUS! This year, the WaterScience Alliance partner with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) to host an event that promises to be a game-changer for the water research community. 🌍💧 This collaboration between UFZ and the Water Science Alliance (WSA) brings together some of the brightest minds in water science to tackle today's most pressing challenges. From climate change impacts on water cycles to innovative strategies for aquatic ecosystem management, the #WRHC24 is set to be a landmark event. Key sessions will explore: 🚀 #Valorization of #WaterResearch: Turning scientific insights into actionable solutions for industry and civil society. 🌍 #ClimateChange and #WaterCycles: Addressing the latest research and implications for sustainable water management. 🐟 #AquaticEcosystemManagement: Pioneering strategies for maintaining and restoring vital ecosystems. 🤝 #StrategicThinking and #StakeholderEngagement: Collaborating across sectors to overcome water management challenges. This conference is not just an event; it's a unique opportunity for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue and forge partnerships that can drive real-world impact. 🌐 And the best part? There's still time to get involved! ⏳ The #AbtractDeadline is #stillopen (https://lnkd.in/e_S6Wp2F), giving you the chance to secure your spot and be part of these crucial conversations. Whether you're a #researcher, #policymaker, #industry #professional, or #student, your voice is needed at the WRHC 2024. 🌐 🔗 Don't miss out! Download the #fullprogram and register now to secure your place at this essential gathering: https://lnkd.in/eAwu9TRJ Let's work together to shape the future of water research and management. See you in Leipzig! 🌱 #WaterResearch #WRHC2024 #UFZ #WSA #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateChange #EcosystemManagement #UFZ

New Publication from WP6 M. Hoedoafia, M. Martell and T. Perko from SCK CEN and MERIENCE have published their latest findings summarising the developments from the citizen science (CS) projects funded by RadoNorm’s open call https://lnkd.in/duF3kz5M. The article titled “Evaluating citizen science projects: insights from radon research” in Frontiers in Environmental Science https://lnkd.in/dmZDqXVy an evaluation tool for such projects and furthermore demonstrated that CS projects in this field can improve radon testing and mitigation rates, as well as increase knowledge and awareness about radon. These projects can provide new scientific knowledge, empower participants in decision-making, and have a societal impact on affected communities. However, the evaluation also identified challenges, such as initial motivation of citizens, sustainability constraints, limited scientific impact and the influence of project results on policy-making and legislation. This and more publications can be found on our website.  #radonorm #citizenscience

New Publication from WP6 M. Hoedoafia, M. Martell and T. Perko from SCK CEN and MERIENCE have published their latest findings summarising the developments from the citizen science (CS) projects funded by RadoNorm’s open call https://lnkd.in/dmC3d6Ze. The article titled “Evaluating citizen science projects: insights from radon research” in Frontiers in Environmental Science https://lnkd.in/dbWuz4Uw an evaluation tool for such projects and furthermore demonstrated that CS projects in this field can improve radon testing and mitigation rates, as well as increase knowledge and awareness about radon. These projects can provide new scientific knowledge, empower participants in decision-making, and have a societal impact on affected communities. However, the evaluation also identified challenges, such as initial motivation of citizens, sustainability constraints, limited scientific impact and the influence of project results on policy-making and legislation. This and more publications can be found on our website.  #radonorm #citizenscience

Save the date: CS4Water Conference 2025! Join us for the inaugural Citizen Science 4 Water (#CS4Water) Conference that will be held 3-5 June 2025 in #Delft, The Netherlands. The conference will focus on the crucial role #CitizenScience plays within #water #resource #monitoring, #management & #governance as well as #community-led #actions. Together, we will explore how citizen science can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) around the world and future-proof healthy water bodies for generations to come.  For this inaugural CS4Water conference, we will focus on #freshwater systems, diving into engaging workshop sessions, exploring innovative research, and connecting international water and citizen science experts. The CS4Water conference aims to: ·      Promote collaborative research and knowledge sharing, fostering collaboration among an international community of scientists, practitioners, and citizens and communities to advance cooperative freshwater monitoring and management.   ·      Empower communities and institutions, boosting discourse surrounding decision-making, communication, and governance in the water commons to help restore, design, and ensure resilient freshwater bodies, groundwater, wetlands and deltas for the future of people and planet.  ·      Advance sustainable solutions to the freshwater crises, co-exploring innovative, sustainable, citizen science-driven strategies for achieving the SDGs, especially in the Global South, and safeguarding water into the future. This conference is co-organised by IHE Delft Institute for Water Education Delft; PULSAQUA; Delft University of Technology; Earthwatch Europe; GroundTruth and WaterLab. Follow us here & bookmark the conference page: https://lnkd.in/d8ffkncm #CS4Water, #CitizenScience, #OpenScience, #SDG6, #conference, #communities, #action, #freshwater, #groundwater, #wetlands, #delta

🚀 Excited to Share My Latest Research! 🚀 I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my new paper, "Leveraging Participatory Science for Tackling Water Supply Challenges in Water-Scarce Developing Regions." 🌍💧 💡Key highlights of the paper include:💡 🔍 We designed and implemented a participatory science platform to collect critical data on water quality from the community. 📊 The data collected through this platform revealed crucial insights into the water supply system, helping to pinpoint causes of service degradation. 🤝 The success of this approach underscores the importance of collaboration between water management staff and citizens, emphasizing the need for continuous dialogue, training, and a user-friendly participation platform. #WaterScarcity #CitizenEngagement #ParticipatoryScience #WaterSupplyManagement #WaterGovernance #CommunityDrivenDecision

Are you participating in or thinking about getting involved in water governance? On May 22, the third seminar series on water governance talks is set to begin, facilitated byNEWAVE - Next Water Governance. As we share our thoughts on water governance, come join the conversation.

The MAC IECA and Northeast Chapters of IECA will be co-hosting their Annual Conference in Scranton, Pennsylvania, September 10 & 11, 2024. With a focus on stormwater and erosion control solutions in the region, this conference was specifically designed to cater to the needs of professionals like you who manage these critical aspects.  We are currently seeking abstracts for research findings, case studies, workshops, technical papers and more to help attendees learn about real world industry solutions applicable to the area. These topics cover a diverse range of industry-related issues and provide an excellent foundation for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange. ·      Managing Soil for Vegetative Establishment: Explore strategies and best practices for soil management to promote successful vegetative growth. ·      Response to Extreme Weather ·      Innovative BMPs/Research and Development: Highlight innovative Best Management Practices (BMPs) and ongoing research efforts to enhance sustainability and environmental protection. ·      Solar Development: Discuss advancements in solar energy infrastructure installation and maintenance. ·      Linear Development - Oil and Gas & Roadways: Examine the impact of linear developments (such as pipelines, highways, and railways) on soil and water resources. ·      BMP Long Term Operation and Maintenance Strategies: Share insights on maintaining and optimizing BMPs over the long term to ensure their effectiveness. ·      Watershed Steward Programs: Showcase community-based initiatives aimed at preserving and restoring watersheds. ·      Working in Waterways Submissions are due Friday, April 26th – submit today at https://lnkd.in/e7dYu5Ey #EROSIONCONTROL #SEDIMENTCONTROL #CIVILCONSTRUCTION #MIDATLANTIC #NORTHEAST #STORMWATER #GEOSYNTHETICS #IECA #SUBMISSIONS #INDUSTRYEDUCATION

#smartwatertwin_project participated in the workshop "2nd TviNSol-CECs Workshop - Advanced Water Treatments in Emerging Contaminants Mitigation with Technological Technology-Ecological Technology" at the University of Novi Sad, 6- June 7, 2024. 💧We participated with invited lecture “Sludge application on land: Opportunities and challenges”. #circulareconomy #waterpurification #wastewatertreatment #workshop #water #watermanagement #wastewater #waterprotection #education #lifelonglearning #horizoneurope #euproject --- Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency (RE). Neither European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement No 101060110.

📢 Last week I had the privilege of attending the 3rd International Joint Conference on Water Distribution Systems Analysis & Computing and Control for the Water Industry (WDSA/CCWI 2024) in the beautiful city of Ferrara, Italy! ❗ The conference brought together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to address critical topics such as #watersystemsafety, #reliability, and #digitalinnovation in urban water management. 💡 During the conference, I presented on drinking water contamination events and discussed how we can integrate model-based approaches using #PathoINVEST to enhance the decision-making process of water utilities in tackling such emergencies. The presentation focused on leveraging advanced modeling tools to help identify the contamination source, thus improving response strategies and ensuring public safety. #PathoINVEST is part of the PathoCERT project and is a product of a joint collaboration between KWR Water Research Institute, KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, and PHOEBE Research and Innovation Ltd that recently won the "Digital Water Award 2024" by Water Europe. #WDSACCWI2024 #WaterIndustry #SmartWaterSystems #Innovation #DrinkingWaterSafety #PathoINVEST #Pathogencontamination