And geologists and hydrologists fret about the possibility that dissolved metals might get into water supplies.

ECONOMIST: Energy supplies

Interestingly, they have discovered that the lawyers, hydrologists, engineers and economists who congregate within their walls do not speak the same language.

UNESCO: Open Access to Scientific Information

The Volker Medal is for hydrologists who have applied their research and hydrological expertise to the benefit of society, addressing issues of public interest and development.

UNESCO: Apply for UNESCO Prizes

The Award aims to promote excellence in research by young hydrologists and will be granted for an outstanding paper published by IAHS in a period of two years previous to the deadline for nominations.

UNESCO: Apply for UNESCO Prizes

There are two available awards: The Dooge medal is particularly intended for hydrologists who have demonstrated scientific excellence, and have made fundamental contributions to the science of hydrology as evidenced by publications in the international scientific literature and other high standard evidence.

UNESCO: Apply for UNESCO Prizes