What You Told Us
Thank you to all those who responded to the Reader Survey in our Spring 1994 issue. As a result, we now have a better idea of what topics are of greatest interest to our readers. Over the next few issues we will try to include articles that address your concerns and questions. Many respondents indicated that they are interested in a broad range of topics. Overall, however, greatest interest was expressed in algae and weed control, followed closely by domestic water quality and water quality research.
In response to a suggestion from one of our readers, an index for Vol 1 No 1 through Vol 4 No 1 has been included in this issue. Also in response our readers' suggestions, future issues will feature a "Letters to the Editor" column. So please let me know what special problems you have encountered and what solutions you have developed.
A special thank you to the readers who told us that Prairie Water News is a valuable source of practical and up-to-date information on rural water quality in the Prairies. I will strive to ensure that it remains so.
Esther Kienholz
Editor
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Prairie Water News is sponsoring a workshop on issues affecting rural water quality in the Canadian Prairies. The workshop will address topics such as: 1) water quality and human/livestock health; 2) organics, algae and weeds; 3) water quality and treatment technologies; 4) farm and small community treatment systems; and 5) research. It will be of interest to rural water users, operators of small systems, suppliers of water treatment equipment and chemicals, provincial and federal staff involved with rural water issues, and researchers and academics. Discussion sessions will comprise an important aspect of the workshop. For further information, contact Bob Buchanan, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Box 1540, Barrhead, AB T0G 0E0 ph. (403) 674-8252. Look for program details in the Spring 1995 issue of Prairie Water News. |
acknowledges the technical support of PFRA in the design and production of this newsletter. |