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Ian is a fluvial geomorphologist with 30 years working with governments and communities in stream and catchment management. His research spans basic and applied river processes, and he has completed over 150 publications, $7m in funded research projects, and 70 consulting projects. Ian also has rich experience in education and professional training of all types.
After spending twenty years at the University of Melbourne (of which several years were spent seconded to the Victorian State government working in river policy) Ian joined Alluvium in a part-time capacity. In addition to his involvement in many consulting projects, he chairs the Alluvium Foundation and helps coordinate the Research and Insights Program. He brings deep experience in the application of research to all aspects of river and water management, as well as excellent connections across the water sector.
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Heidi Tait is the Founder and CEO of Tangaroa Blue Foundation, a national not-for-profit dedicated to tackling marine debris—one of the planet’s most urgent environmental issues. Since establishing the organisation in 2004, she has led the creation and growth of the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI), a collaborative network of volunteers, communities, and partners working to remove and track debris from Australia’s coastlines.
Under Heidi’s leadership, AMDI has mobilised over 250,000 volunteers and 3,500 partner organisations to remove more than 29 million pieces of debris, using this data to drive over 380 targeted Source Reduction Plans. The initiative not only cleans up our shores but addresses the problem at its source through data-driven action, education, and collaboration with industry and government.
In recognition of her impact, Heidi was named one of the top 18 women in ocean conservation by Ocean Geographic in 2018. She continues to lead Tangaroa Blue’s strategic direction and daily operations, ensuring lasting change for Australia’s marine and coastal environments.
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