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Guidelines for the ASE Micropollutants in Water Special Interest Group

Objective/Purpose

By 2030, two thirds of the world’s population will live in areas of acute water stress, causing increased reliance on treated wastewater, and increased exposure to cocktails of micro-pollutants in water, the ecological and health effects of which are little understood. The Micropollutants in Water Special Interest Group (MIW SIG) provides a platform to promote a broad exploration of current and future impacts of the water crisis on water quality and consequent health of humans, wildlife and ecosystems in Australia and New Zealand. It will facilitate exchange of information and the development of research networks as well as attempt to make the science more accessible to those involved in water and chemicals policy.

Governance

The MIW SIG is authorised and formally recognised by the ASE Council and is accountable to it.  The Group is managed by a chair and a steering/advisory committee made up of research, government and industry representatives. 

Responsibilities of the Group

• Develop a workplan for the Group for approval by ASE Council
• Develop an effective network amongst the Group to keep everyone up to date with the research projects currently underway and opportunities for feeding research outcomes into decision making processes
• Organise workshops, seminars and short courses as appropriate
• Facilitate the UK/OZ/NZ collaborative network
• Manage the funds provided to ASE from time to time specifically for the activities of this Group.