http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_waterb.html A Sabinet RSS feed with the latest modified articles for each journal. http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a1.pdf <UL><LI><b>Author:</b> Naidoo, Dhesigen </LI><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 4-5</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> The global water conversation has taken a new turn on the back of increased information access and the world reaching a point where it is now impossible to ignore the scarcity of the resource. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:15Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a2.pdf <UL><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 5</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> Water diary </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:15Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a3.pdf <UL><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 6-8</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> Water by numbers<br/>Entries open for First Biennial WRC Photographic Competition 2013<br/>Business organisation joins anti-corruption initiative<br/>Durban explores new solutions for water security and service delivery<br/>Hydrologist warns consumers about 'water guzzling' ways<br/>Billions of Rand, dedication, needed to curb water wastage, Minister says<br/>WRC-NWU initiative to protect SA's historical records<br/>SA, neighbours sign environmental treaty<br/>University staff and students vote for safe water with their feet<br/>Water on the web </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:15Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a4.pdf <UL><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 9</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> Media headlines regularly woe the state of municipal wastewater treatment plants in South Africa. Dipping into the Water Research Commission's (WRC's) rich archive of reports and publications reveals that the country has a long history of grappling with wastewater management issues - with an abundant record of innovation to show for it. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:15Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a5.pdf <UL><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 10-11</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> Environmental & health issues deserve priority in development agenda - UN<br/>Silver nanoparticles may adversely affect environment<br/>Cooperation key to drought prevention - UN<br/>Nature organisation lashes out at dam-building 'sins'<br/>Millions of children still dying daily because of poor water, sanitation </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:15Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a6.pdf <UL><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 12-13</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> New from the WRC </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:15Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a7.pdf <UL><LI><b>Author:</b> Van Vuuren, Lani </LI><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 14-17</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> Persistent overharvesting of South Africa's plants for medicinal purposes as well the destruction of the habitats in which they are found could lead to millions of people losing access to their premier healthcare service. This is according to researchers who have completed a report for the Water Research Commission (WRC) on the distribution, use and ecological roles of medicinal plants in freshwater ecosystems. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:15Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a8.pdf <UL><LI><b>Author:</b> Van Vuuren, Lani </LI><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 18-19, 22-25</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> It has been three years since the Water Wheel first reported on the groundbreaking catchment-wide study to determine the state and sources of pollution of the Upper Olifants River. With research now having been concluded it is time for stakeholders to take charge of the future of their river system. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:16Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a9.pdf <UL><LI><b>Author:</b> Van Vuuren, Lani </LI><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 26-30</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> A momentous report on the history and status of the freshwater science in South Africa has not only recorded this sector's remarkable journey over the last 100 years, but revealed serious threats to the science's endurance and continued impact towards the sustainable development and management of the country's water resources. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:16Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a10.pdf <UL><LI><b>Author:</b> Van Vuuren, Lani </LI><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 32-35</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> A newly-published set of training guides on irrigation water management from the Water Research Commission (WRC) aimed at extension officers is set to vastly improve the knowledge base of this imperative link in the agricultural sector. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:16Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a11.pdf <UL><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 36-37</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> With an extensive academic record and having been at the forefront of some of South Africa's leading civil engineering research work with the students he has supervised, former President of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), Prof Frederick Otieno, chats to Debbie Besseling about the highlights of his fulfilling career, not the least of which is his 75 academic papers and 120 conference presentations. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:16Z http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/waterb/waterb_v12_n3_a12.pdf <UL><LI><b>Vol 12 Issue 3</b></LI> <LI><b>Publication:</b> 2013</LI> <LI><b>Page:</b> 38</LI> <LI><b>Abstract:</b> The latest series of water and climate change studies emanating from the Water Research Commission (WRC) was launched amid great fanfare earlier this year. </LI></UL> 2013-05-13T11:11:16Z