Welcome

The Socio-Hydrogeology network (SHG) is an official network of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH). It promotes the integration of social sciences into hydrogeological research and work.

Welcome to our website! Here you find information about the network, its goals and the people behind it. If you are interested in our activities, check the News and Events section or get involved with us!

The International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) is a scientific and educational charitable organisation for scientists, engineers, water managers and other professionals working in the fields of groundwater resource planning, management and protection. Founded in 1956, it has grown to a world-wide membership of more than 4000 individuals today.

September 2024: We have a new section in our Resources Chapter: Groundwater and Art!

February 2023: Some interesting reflections on the UN GW Summit 2022 in Paris by Regulate Project: https://isoe.blog/groundwater-messages-to-the-un-from-invisibility-to-envisioning/

December 2022: At the IAH Australia Conference, the Indigenous Groundwater Declaration were presented: https://everton-0eebb.gr8.com/

February 2022: Please have a look on the published papers of our Special Issue on “Socio-Hydrogeology in Groundwater Resources Assessments and Management”! Check out this website.