Macquarie has joined as a Research Member and bring significant expertise in groundwater ecosystems, ecological monitoring, environmental DNA (eDNA) and are eager to work with our industry members across the country. The University was involved in the early days of WaterRA’s research to improve water security, drought and environmental resilience of our water bodies through exploring ways to augment natural systems with Highly Treated Recycled Water (HTRW).

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Heather is a scientist with an extensive research background in microbiology and chemistry and has obtained her PhD in Chemistry from The University of Sydney. Heather possesses over 15 years of experience in managing collaborations between industry, research providers, and government in the water and pharmaceutical industries.

Heather seeks to understand water industry challenges and aims to provide tailored research solutions. Her project portfolio covers many topics including water quality modelling, microbial secondary metabolites, water chemistry, and the identification, assessment, and operationalisation of new technologies for remote water quality monitoring.

Heather will join WaterRA’s Research Team and work closely with utility and research partners to facilitate the delivery of our research programs.

Heather will be with WaterRA until end of December 2022. She can be contacted via email or on (08) 7424 2445.

Please join us in making Heather feel welcome!

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With offices across most of Australia, Alluvium is a leader in the provision of catchment, river and coastal analysis and advice.

Since 2006, Alluvium has been supporting its clients in resolving issues, designing strategies and providing practical solutions to issues associated with the natural and built environment. Alluvium’s work focuses on science and engineering in both rural and urban catchments.

Tony Weber, National Leader Catchment Modelling, is Alluvium’s Member Representative.

Please join us in welcoming Alluvium.

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As a former graduate of the CRC Water Quality & Treatment, Stacey is very familiar with WaterRA’s activities and well-known to many members.

While at WaterRA Stacey will be Acting General Manager for Research Services, filling the role of Jacqueline Frizenschaf for three months while Jacqueline takes extended leave. As such, Stacey will lead our Research Team and work closely with our utility and research partners to facilitate the delivery of our research programs.

Stacey will also be the key contact for:

• CRC CARE water consortia
• The Value of Research project
• WaterRA’s bushfire and effects-based monitoring research
• Stacey will be with WaterRA until Friday 16th September, 2022. She can be contacted via email or on (08) 7424 2445.

Please join us in making Stacey feel welcome!

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