What is ALGA?

The Australian Land and Groundwater Association (ALGA) aims to bring people with like interests together to network, build capacity, exchange ideas and further the science and technology surrounding the prevention, assessment and remediation of contaminated land and groundwater in Australia

The Australian Land and Groundwater Association was formed in 2007 to provide a forum and identity for the Australian contaminated land and groundwater industry, and to support the many professionals working in the field.
ALGA is a broadly based national professional association incorporating members from industry, consultants, contractors, regulators, government, universities, researchers, laboratories, legal practitioners and those in managing and developing property. Its purpose is to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and knowledge among people involved in the management of contaminated land and groundwater in Australia.

Vision
ALGA’s vision is for Australia to lead the world in the sustainable management of contaminated land and groundwater.

Mission
ALGA’s mission is to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and knowledge between people involved in the management of contaminated land and groundwater in Australia.

Objectives
The objectives of ALGA are to:
• Meet the evolving needs and demands of an expanding and sophisticated contaminated land and groundwater remediation industry in Australia and the people involved in this industry
• Increase the knowledge and skills of people working in the contaminated land and groundwater remediation industry
• Conserve the natural environment by prevention, remediation and sustainable management of land and groundwater contamination
• Promote the protection and enhancement of land and groundwater and maximise its value
• Foster rational, open decision-making in protecting human health and the environment
• Foster basic and applied research that will advance the cause of better assessment, management and remediation of land and groundwater contamination.

Why join?

The Australian Land and Groundwater Association (ALGA) represents the interests of everybody operating in the contamination remediation sector. You can join ALGA as an individual member or corporate sponsor.
For both individuals and companies, ALGA membership is the best way to stay connected with other individuals and companies operating in the contamination remediation sector, and to remain informed and connected with developments across your industry, and to support advances in the industry.
Our membership is broad-based and multidisciplinary and incorporates land owners, property developers, industry, consultants, scientists, contractors, regulatory agency staff, government, the legal profession, laboratory staff, financiers, researchers and academics.
ALGA has developed a network of branches in each state and territory, an information network and member services. There is a monthly newsletter distributed via email, and a technical program of monthly meetings. We have developing linkages with like international associations and other Australian organisations such as the Cooperative Research Centre for the Contamination and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) and the Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association (ACLCA).
We expect that ALGA will be influential in advancing the contaminated land and groundwater industry and will be recognised and consulted by government as the peak body in this field. It is an ideal time to get in on the ground floor as a member of this expanding and energetic organisation.
As with most professional and industry associations, members can have as much or as little involvement as they like. If you and your company want to make valuable contacts, enhance your business opportunities and broaden your networks and knowledge in this industry we would be delighted to welcome you as an ALGA member.

Member benefits

As an ALGA member you will receive:

• receive an informative monthly newsletter (10 issues per year)
  
• professional development opportunities
• updated information on the latest science and technology
  
• formal and informal networking opportunities
  
• discounts at ALGA and affiliated seminars, forums, workshops and conferences
  
• affiliation with other Australian and international associations.

Sponsor benefits

As an ALGA sponsor you will:

• encourage improvements in how contaminated land and groundwater is managed in Australia
  
• support the development of a more informed industry
  
• improve your company’s management of contaminated land and groundwater
  
• gain recognition for the work your company is doing in the field
  
• contribute to your staff’s professional development and industry knowledge
  
• have the opportunity to keep your staff active, involved and visible in the industry.

Gold sponsors will receive:

• five (5) individual memberships (or 1 nominated representative for each state or territory) for staff members free
  
• 15% discount on extra individual memberships for your staff
  
• 15% off newsletter advertising
  
• 15% discount on the non-member rate for non-member attendees to ALGA seminars, forums, workshops and conferences
  
• logo recognition as a gold sponsor in ALGA publications, on the website and at meetings and conferences

Silver sponsors will receive:

• three (3) individual memberships for staff members free
  
• 10% discount on extra individual memberships for your staff
  
• 10% off newsletter advertising
  
• 10% discount on the non-member rate for non-member attendees to ALGA seminars, forums, workshops and conferences
  
• logo recognition as a silver sponsor in ALGA publications, on the website and at meetings and conferences

Bronze sponsors will receive:

• one (1) individual membership for a staff member free
  
• 5% discount on extra individual memberships for your staff
  
• 5% off newsletter advertising
  
• 5% discount on the non-member rate for non-member attendees to ALGA seminars, forums, workshops and conferences
  
• a listing as a bronze sponsor in ALGA publications, on the website and at meetings and conference