This week Hydrobiology was proud to be a Sponsor for the “20th World Lake Conference (WLC) 2025” held in Brisbane, Australia from the 21st to the 24th July 2025. The Conference allowed us to showcase and promote our reputable Hydrobiology brand and capabilities across a number of sessions including; ‘Remote Sensing’ and the official Conference Closing, Awards & Brisbane Declaration Ceremony.
Hydrobiology was well represented across the entire week of the Conference, with the attendance of our amazing Queensland Team of specialists; Dr. Trang Huynh (Technical Lead- Environmental Chemistry & Project Manager, Environmental Risk Assessment Team), Amanda Sillman (QLD Lead- Business Promotions & Culture), Abigail Natusch (Aquatic Scientist- Ecology & Biodiversity Management Team) and Samuel Munger Munger (Waterway Scientist- Land & Water Management Team).
The Theme of WLC20, “Lakes as Sentinels for Integrated River Basin Management,” aligns closely with Hydrobiology’s multidisciplinary approach, highlighting the role of lakes as indicators of river basin health and the need for integrated, science-based management strategies.
WLC20 featured internationally recognised plenary speakers, including Prof. Susie Wood (Lincoln University, New Zealand) and Prof. Zhengwen Liu (Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences). These plenary presentations were supported by a rich program of general and special sessions, interactive workshops, and other forums aimed at advancing dialogue and knowledge exchange on lake environments.
Hydrobiology was proud to support WLC20, a fantastic event that fostered collaboration among Policymakers, Scientists, Engineers, and Community Stakeholders. The conference furthermore provided a key platform for advancing sustainable, evidence-based lake and river basin management—aligned with Hydrobiology’s expertise in Hydrology, Aquatic Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Geochemistry, Land & Water Quality / Sediment Management and integrated Impact Assessment, across lake, river basin, and freshwater environments.
Aligned with the objectives of the 2022 United Nations resolution on ‘Sustainable Lake Management’, Hydrobiology supports the global call to protect, conserve, restore, and ensure the long-term sustainability of lakes. Achieving these goals requires clear frameworks, measurable milestones, and collaborative action.
We look forward to supporting future World Lake Conferences, where Hydrobiology can continue to apply our Environmental Consulting expertise to drive meaningful discussions and outcomes in freshwater ecosystem management across the industry!
