EPA Victoria Future directions and challenges Seminar
TBC Oct/Nov 2010
The Branch Committee welcomes suggestions on events from members. If you have a suggestion please contact a branch committee member (see contact info below). We also welcome non members to most of our events.
The Vic/Tas branch meetings occur every month on the second Wednesday.
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: EPA Victoria 4th Floor 200 Victoria Street, Carlton
Transcripts/Presentations from Seminars and Events
To download a copy of the EPA Works Approval Guidelines presentation, held on 23 March, 2010, please click here.
To download a copy of the 2009 Annual General Meeting Minutes, please click here.
To view the Powerpoint presentation for the Modelling for Regulatory Applications, presented by Professor Akula Vankatram on 11 September, 2009, please click here.
To download the Powerpoint presentation or the speakers notes for the Clean Air, Congestion and Climate Change presentation given by Professor Nicholas Low at the 2008 Annual General Meeting, please click on the appropriate link: Powerpoint PresentationSpeakers Notes
To view the Powerpoint Presentation for the Developments in Coal Technologies seminar held on 15 July, 2008, please follow the link below. The presentation can be found at end of the page, referenced under 'Related Information'. http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/ETIS
The inaugural Victoria/Tasmania Air & Environment Student Award was presented at the official opening of Environment Week at Melbourne University. The event celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Office of the Environment Program. A number of academic staff and students as well as visiting professors and the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr. Ian McPhail attended. Dr Paul Torre, Branch President and Jacinda Shen, Branch Secretary attended on behalf of the Branch.
The founding professor, past student, member of the academic advisory panel and current associate professor spoke about the program, their involvement and experiences with the program.
The winner Urs Meier, is a current student in the Graduate Environment program planning to complete his studies in July this year. Urs was presented with a framed certificate, invited to submit his essay for publication in the CASANZ Air Quality and Climate Change Journal, presented with a cheque of $500 and congratulatory letter confirming 12 month individual CASANZ membership. Urs expressed his appreciation for the Award and was keen to join CASANZ.
Werner Strauss Achievement Awards 2009
Dr John Todd was presented with the award by Dr Jenny Strauss.
Tasmanian scientist and educator, Dr John Todd, has been honoured with the Eighth Annual Werner Strauss Achievement Award for his significant contributions to improvements in the quality of the air environment.
Dr Todd was a foundation member of the Clean Air Society in Tasmania in 1975; he worked for Tasmanian Department of the Environment in air pollution control in the 1970s. He taught environmental studies, specialising in environmental technology, at University of Tasmania from 1978 to 2002 and now provides consulting services in air quality and energy efficiency. He is recognised internationally for his research on residential firewood use and the problems of wood-smoke, and has published widely in this and related fields. He has been an active member of Standards Australia, representing Australia on international Committees dealing with emissions from woodheaters.
Dr Todd remains committed to improving air quality through his consulting, research, and extensive involvement in government and community activities.
Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ), a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization first formed in the late 1960's to bring together people with an interest in clean air and the mechanics of air pollution. Its focus is now expanded to encompass broader environmental management affairs, but with particular reference to air quality and related issues.
