Publication (Media): Professor Gary Jones Appointed as New Leader of the Freshwater CRC
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| Publication Name: | Professor Gary Jones Appointed as New Leader of the Freshwater CRC |
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| Sealie, Lynne (2002) Professor Gary Jones Appointed as New Leader of the Freshwater CRC - Jul 01 2002, CRCFE, Canberra - Media Release. |
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1 July 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE USE
Professor Gary Jones Appointed as New Leader of the Freshwater CRC
Professor Gary Jones has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the CRC of Freshwater Ecology at the University of Canberra, following the retirement of Professor Peter Cullen on 30 June.
Professor Jones said “Freshwater ecology, the science of understanding how rivers work, is now accepted as a key part of the knowledge needed to manage water in this country. However, managing water more sustainably in Australia still presents enormous challenges and the CRC will continue to provide reliable, independent scientific advice to inform the management decisions that have to be made.”
Professor Jones continued, “Over the next three years, the CRC will generate new knowledge needed to underpin the management of biodiversity conservation, environmental flows, rehabilitation of urban and rural streams, the impacts of salinity on the ecology of our rivers and ecological assessment.”
Professor Jones has a distinguished career in science research and communication and is committed to developing and applying ecological knowledge to river and catchment management. In his capacity as Chair of the River Murray Expert Reference Panel on Environmental Flows & Water Quality, Professor Jones recently provided key advice on environmental flows to the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council.
Professor Jones is an international authority on Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). He has provided advice on the management of toxic algal problems in Australia and overseas and has worked closely with the World Health Organisation on the development of international best management principles for toxic cyanobacteria in drinking and recreational waters. Before joining the CRC as Director of Knowledge Exchange, he led a CSIRO team studying the ecology, water quality and management of Australia’s lakes and rivers.
Professor Jones, while paying tribute to Professor Cullen’s achievements, said “Professor Cullen’s contribution to improving the health of Australian rivers has been exceptional. As Chief Executive of the CRC for Freshwater Ecology, Peter has been an influential adviser to federal and state governments and a driving force for water reform.”
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Digital images of Professor Jones are available. Interviews available with Professor Gary Jones on 02 6201 5168, Mobile: 0408 411 033. For media assistance, please call Lynne Sealie on 02 6201 5168 (BH); 02 6247 4108 (AH); email: lsealie@enterprise.canberra.edu.au |
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