Members of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Australia today voted in favour of developing a position paper on how CSG may impact on the long-term stewardship of groundwater resources.
The IAH noted that opinions expressed by the media, public, government and other stakeholders have been diverse and polarising, and a general lack of scientific knowledge has been a common thread throughout the public debate. The position paper will address groundwater resource management in the context of the emerging CSG industry as well as carbon capture and storage.
A sub-committee will be appointed to produce the position paper following a consultation period with IAH members.