Groundwater: knowledge, best practices and perspectives

The conference will focus on methodology and modeling to increase knowledge of the amount of water available in aquifers. And in parallel to monitor and collect data on the quality of aquifers. In situations of climate change and periods of water scarcity, the availability of groundwater could help maintain ecological balance and could be a supply for agricultural needs. Ispra will present the map of aquifers: an important knowledge tool for planning.

Session Chairs

Fernanda Moroni, Po River District Basin Authority (ADBPO)
Fabio Pascarella, Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA)

Program

10.30 Greetings and introduction

10.40 The hydrogeological map of Italy scale 1:500,000
Francesco La Vigna, ISPRA

10.55 The MIDAS Po project
Cesare Vasini, ADBPO
Filippo Battaglini, ADBPO

11.10 What prospects?
Giovanni Beretta, University of Milan

11.25 Round table
Moderator:
Andrea Gavazzoli, Science journalist

Speakers:
Paolo Romano, Utilitalia
Desdemona Oliva, Director of Research and Development, Gruppo CAP
Maurizio Gorla, Head of the GSS Office, Gruppo CAP
Paola Mercogliano, Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change
Marco Marcaccio, Arpae

Conclusions
Alessandro Bratti, Scientific Technical Committee Ecomondo