The objective of this symposium is to share knowledge and experience of experts working in different fields of aquatic systems. The inland waters of Sri Lanka play a major role in our economy in irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, inland fisheries, etc. Unfortunately this important resource is now under stress due to various aspects including natural and anthropogenic. Due to intense human interferences in the catchments the deterioration of water quality and quantity is a common problem in Sri Lanka. In addition, climatic changes are also likely to affect our water systems negatively. Therefore the proposed symposium is designed to provide the participants with knowledge to understand the existing problems of various inland aquatic systems and then to establish appropriate management strategies.

Topics covered will include: Ancient irrigation systems of Sri Lanka, Recent irrigation systems of Sri Lanka, Optimum benefits of inland water resources, Physicochemical and biological characteristics of the reservoirs and streams in Sri Lanka, Water quality of coastal areas, Invasive species, Water pollution associated with urbanization, Agriculture and industrialization, Aspects of water pollution, Health and social problems associated with water pollution and importance of water as a global resource, Need for water management, Methods of water management, Practical side of establishing appropriate water management strategies.

Target Group: Scientific community involved in reservoir/water based work.

Duration: 2 days

Registration Fee: Rs. 500 /= (includes proceedings, lunch, tea and refreshments)

Symposium Coordinators:

       Dr. Ashoka Dangolla
       Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
       University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
       email: adangolla@yahoo.com 
       Phone: 081 2395879

       Dr. S K Yatigammana
       Department of Zoology
       University of Peradeniya
       email: sudharmay@pdn.ac.lk
       Phone: 081 2394479

Application Procedure: If you wish to attend the symposium, please contact
     
       Senior Assistant Registrar, Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS),
       P.O. Box 25, Peradeniya (Phone: 081-2387542; 081 2394782)
      
Application form Download : (MS Word) (PDF)

Completed application forms with the fee (full payment) should be submitted to the Senior Assistant Registrar of the PGIS on or before 3rd April 2009 (Fax: 081 2389026). Cheques should be drawn in favour of ‘Postgraduate Institute of Science’.


Accommodation: Could be arranged through the symposium coordinators.
(e-mail: adangolla@yahoo.com ; sudharmay@pdn.ac.lk)


Prof. B S B Karunaratne
Director
Postgraduate Institute of Science