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Operational efficiencies to reach sustainable outcomes

25 January 2023

To kick off our year we thought we would look to inspire through example. A webinar delivered by Zoos Victoria and their drive to achieve sustainability. The webinar covered how they are improving operational efficiencies and reducing environmental impacts at Zoos Victoria through better management of water, carbon, waste and energy. It was an impressive example of policies, environmental management systems, infrastructure projects, monitoring and reporting in alignment, achieving better performance.

Of particular interest to me was the focus on the importance of monitoring metrics that reflect and inform better performance and reporting at a scale that matches the management performance of the particular operational component. While it is not always easy to answer the questions “what, where and why are we measuring?”, they are all critical to the success of any monitoring program. HydroTerra facilitates getting these answers for our clients to design and configure bespoke monitoring systems that deliver trustworthy reporting.

My wish for us all in 2023, is that it be filled with accurate data that enables improved performance and sustainability!

Cheers – Richard

Solinst provide solution for Anderson Consulting!

25 January 2023


Here's a case study submitted by Anderson Consulting, a client based in southeast Queensland who recently deployed some Solinst Levelogger 5's. Following the significant rainfall event of early 2022 in southeast Queensland and northern NSW, groundwater levels at a landfill site in southeast Queensland had risen several metres above any...
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The 3G apocalypse – what it means & how to survive

25 January 2023


Just as was the case with 2G, all major Australian telecommunication networks are in the process of phasing out the use of 3G. The main reason for decommissioning the 3G networks is to free up significant quantities of the licensed spectrum for the...
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Truth or dare?

25 January 2023


The answer, surely, is always "truth". Same goes for integrated systems - their purpose is to provide truthful reporting. An integrated system includes a network of sensors connected to telemetry which enables data to be collected remotely. It can also include data visualisation...
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The Seametrics solution for vital reservoir

25 January 2023


The Seametrics PT2X Pressure & Level Sensors have provided the perfect solution for ongoing water supply management in Colorado. Background The Clinton Gulch Reservoir in Colorado was built between 1974 and 1978 by the Climax Molybdenum Company; in 1992, the reservoir was...
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Aquaculture at Aqualabo

25 January 2023


Aqualabo has had a presence in the aquaculture field for over 20 years. Since 2012, their presence has intensified with more requests from France, Scandinavia, Feroe Islands, and Chile. Aquafarmers were finding that existing Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Sensors were too...
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Hanna’s dozen-parameter portable meter

25 January 2023


The HI98494 Multiparameter Bluetooth® portable pH/EC/OPDO meter combines Hanna’s rugged meter design with advanced digital sensors for testing up to 12 different water quality parameters. Using the fluorescence quenching technology featured in the optical dissolved oxygen sensor, this meter...
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Revealing risks of microplastics in soil with Suzie Reichman

25 January 2023


Stay tuned for the next chapter in HydroTerra's webinar series! On Friday 10 February, Assoc. Prof. Suzie Reichman, the Director of CAPIM at the University of Melbourne, joins us to explore the emerging issue of microplastics in soil. This webinar will cover...
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Ben’s back!

25 January 2023


HydroTerra is excited to welcome back Ben Campbell. Since leaving HydroTerra at the end of 2021, Ben worked as an environmental consultant for Tonkin + Taylor. Ben joins us now as a Project Scientist to help with the design and installation of...
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pH calibration simplified

25 January 2023


pH calibration solutions (pH buffers) are essential when measuring pH with meters and electrodes. While professionally designed pH buffers may not be as financially conservative as homemade buffers, they have significantly more accurate results, which are essential in the long run.
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Good news story!

25 January 2023


Single-use plastics ban
Progress to reduce plastic waste and contamination of our food, water and wildlife continues across the country with a ban on a range of single-use plastic items coming into effect in Victoria from next week – 1 February. Victoria joins most...
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Zoos Victoria’s webinar wonder

25 January 2023


On Friday 20 January, we had the privilege of listening to Senior Manager of Environmental Sustainability at Zoos Victoria, Kiam Yoong, speaking about the Zoos' efforts to reduce environmental impacts. Kiam highlighted Zoos Victoria’s initiatives of maintaining carbon neutrality, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions...
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