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Russell Martin
Senior Principal Hydrogeologist
WGA - (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec)
Russell is a Senior Principal Hydrogeologist and Group Sector Lead of the Water Team at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA).
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He is recognised within Australia and internationally as a subject matter expert in the investigation, design, and operation of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) systems.
Many of the recent MAR projects within the mining sector have been applied for the purpose of delivering environmental benefits.
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Russell has successfully delivered more than 60 large-scale managed aquifer recharge projects.
He leads the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Working Group on Clogging during MAR and is routinely invited to deliver technical workshops and training on the topic of MAR.
Topic
Optimizing Managed Aquifer Recharge for Sustainable Water Security in Mining and Ecosystem Restoration
Synopsis
Managed Aquifer Recharge is increasingly being adopted across the mining sector as a method of improved water stewardship.
It presents a means to offset impacts to sensitive ecosystems during mine dewatering activities, and importantly, husbands the available water to support future mine closure strategies.
MAR is not without its challenges which can be compounded in the remote locations where mining typically occurs.
This presentation focuses on the considerations for MAR to support dewatering operations and presents some case studies where MAR has been applied for ecosystem maintenance
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