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Sep 30, 2019

Women changing the future of water

The 5th Water Industry Alliance Women in Water Breakfast, held earlier this month, brought together three prominent professionals in different areas of the water sector to share their career experiences with other women and men in the field. Read More

Sep 30, 2019

Goyder Institute joins Smart Water Mission to New Zealand

Earlier this month, Goyder Institute for Water Research Director Dr Kane Aldridge joined the Smart Water Mission to New Zealand with SA Water, ICEWaRM and the Department for Environment and Water to promote South Australiaâ€™s water capabilities and establish pathways for the Stateâ€™s water industry into this market. Read More

Sep 3, 2019

State Government seeks community feedback on Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Action Plan

The South Australian Minister for Environment and Water, David Speirs MP announced on 23 August that community feedback is being sought on Project Coorongâ€™s Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Action Plan, which outlines proposed activities to restore and revitalise the Coorong. Read More

Aug 28, 2019

Water managers now able to predict potential foodweb changes associated with floodplain inundation

New research through the Goyder Institute for Water Research is helping water managers to better understand and quickly assess the impact of management decisions on the ecology of the River Murray. Read More

Jul 31, 2019

G-FLOWS project enters final stages -- characterising the dimensions of a newly discovered paleochannel in the APY Lands

After discovery of a significant source of ancient water in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands last year as part of the Goyder Institute for Water Research's G-FLOWS (Facilitating Long-term Outback Water Solutions) project (Stage 3), work has begun mapping the size and shape of the resource using a variety of geophysical techniques. Read More

Jul 31, 2019

SA's droughts are getting worse -- new published research informed by Institute's SA Climate Ready data

A new study has found that South Australia's droughts are getting worse, becoming longer and more severe. Read More

Jul 31, 2019

Women in Water -- visibility matters

The Goyder Institute for Water Research recently partnered with the Water Industry Alliance and the International Centre of Excellence in Water Resource Management, the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training, Water Research Australia and the Department for Environment and Water in the Women in Water breakfast series, with the July breakfast focusing on "Celebrating women in leadership in the move toward gender equality". Read More

Jun 24, 2019

Goyder Institute projects recognised for informing international best practice approaches to Indigenous engagement

In April 2019, Goyder Institute for Water Research scientists Professor Daryle Rigney and Associate Professor Steve Hemming from Flinders University were invited by the Canadian House of Commons to present a special submission to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources in the area of best practice Indigenous engagement. Read More

Jun 24, 2019

Goyder Institute for Water Research awarded Minister's Award for Excellence

The Goyder Institute for Water Research has won the Minister for Environment and Water's Award for Excellence and the Innovation in Large Organisations Award at the Water Industry Alliance's 2019 Smart Water Awards. In their 16th year, the awards recognised and celebrated Alliance members for their leading-edge expertise and innovation at a ceremony on 7 June. Read More

May 31, 2019

Carbon offsets research to support the State Carbon Sequestration Strategy

The Goyder Institute for Water Research initiated the Carbon Offsets Research to Support the State Carbon Sequestration Strategy project to assess South Australia's potential to offset emissions through land-use change and increase participation in the national Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The ERF has recently transitioned to the Climate Solutions Fund (CSF). Read More

May 31, 2019

Congratulations to Darryl Day -- Water Professional of the Year

The Goyder Institute for Water Research congratulates Darryl Day for being named Water Professional of the Year by the Australian Water Association at the Ozwater Gala Dinner. Read More

Apr 26, 2019

Goyder Institute releases findings of independent review of the science underpinning water allocation reductions in the South East

In a report released in early April 2019, the Goyder Institute for Water Research presented the findings of its independent review of the science that underpinned water allocation reductions to irrigators in the South East of South Australia. Read More

Apr 26, 2019

Engagement across government sectors to inform a new Climate Change Science and Knowledge Plan for South Australia

The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is developing a Climate Change Science and Knowledge Plan for the South Australian Government to make sure the State has robust science, information and models to understand and address the impacts of a changing climate. Read More

Mar 29, 2019

Spencer Gulf's coastal communities to benefit from new Gulfview software

Spencer Gulf is critical to South Australia's prosperity. It produces almost half of South Australia's seafood and is a major gateway to the State's energy, mining and agricultural resources. The gulf supports a wide range of recreational activities and an expanding ecotourism sector. Its marine ecosystems and species have global conservation significance. Read More

Mar 29, 2019

Goyder projects in the news

The Goyder Institute for Water Research'ss G-FLOWS project was featured in the Sunday Mail on 23 March 2019, spreading the word that the team found ancient water in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Early indications are that it could not only sustain the community's ongoing water needs but have significant economic development potential for the region if developed sustainably. Read More

Feb 28, 2019

Research to support the sustainable expansion of irrigated agriculture and horticulture in the Northern Adelaide Plains nears completion

The Goyder Institute for Water Researchâ€™s Sustainable expansion of irrigated agriculture and horticulture in the Northern Adelaide Plains project is nearing completion and is holding a workshop on 19 March 2019 to present the teamâ€™s draft findings to a range of potential end-users. Read More

Feb 28, 2019

Potential groundwater resources found in APY Lands palaeovalley

An ancient groundwater system has yielded water for the first time since its discovery in a remote part of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands located in north western South Australia. Read More

Feb 1, 2019

New evidence that adding clay to sandy soils can improve soil fertility and sequester carbon

Agricultural soils are important not only for their critical role securing food supplies in a resource limited world but for their contribution to the balance of greenhouse gas emissions. Read More

Jan 31, 2019

International Watershed Management Research Centre and joint research initiatives emerge from South Australian Water Mission to China

The Goyder Institute for Water Research played a central role in the South Australian Water Mission to China in December, that was aimed at progressing project and cooperation initiatives fostered during the July 2018 Smart Water Mission. Read More

Dec 19, 2018

Another successful year for the Goyder Institute, developing well above pace into 2019

It has been another exciting year for the Goyder Institute for Water Research. Since my appointment in March, we have initiated a number of new projects and weâ€™ve also made significant progress on our existing projects. Our teams are busy with their laboratory, field and desktop research and are moving full steam ahead into 2019. Read More

Dec 19, 2018

Science advice from the Goyder Institute provides foundation for a new agreement to restore the Coorong's health

On Friday December 14th the Minister for Environment and Water, Hon. David Speirs MP, announced a new agreement between the Murray-Darling Basin Ministers to help get the iconic Coorong back on track and restore the health of the South Lagoon.The agreement follows recommendations within the Coorong Summit Summary Report and the Goyder Expert Panel Report which outlined a series of short, medium and long-term actions to restore the South Lagoon. These reports will form the basis for new Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Action Plan which is expected to be finalised before mid-2019. Read More

Dec 19, 2018

Blue carbon research is attracting nationwide interest

After 18 months of tidal reconnection, it is getting green inside the salt pond under investigation by the â€˜Salt to Câ€™ research team from the Goyder Institute for Water Research. Tidal re-connection is a top priority activity recommended by a national blue carbon working group for establishing a methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund for blue carbon. Read More

Nov 22, 2018

Goyder Institute recommends key actions to secure the future of the Coorong's South Lagoon

In a report released by the South Australian Minister for Environment and Water, David Speirs MP, the Goyder Institute recommended a series of short, medium and long-term actions to restore the ecological character of the South Lagoon of the Coorong. Read More

Nov 22, 2018

Goyder Institute finalist in SA Climate Leaders Awards

The Goyder Institute for Water was a finalist in the Government category of the Premierâ€™s Climate Change Council SA Climate Leader Awards, announced on 31 October 2018. The SA Climate Leader Awards recognise the achievements of individuals and organisations who take action to address climate change in South Australia. Read More

Oct 30, 2018

New research revealing the importance of river management to the River Murray ecosystem

Management of the River Murray is becoming more complex as new infrastructure is being constructed to inundate floodplains and improve their health. However, this may carry water quality or ecological risks if itâ€™s not used effectively. Read More

Oct 30, 2018

Cultural Flows -- Biami workshop challenges scientists to partner with Indigenous knowledge holders to improve their research programs

The Goyder Institute was a proud sponsor of the Biami, Indigenous plenary session at the Australian Freshwater Science Conference in Adelaide last month. Together with an Indigenous cultural flows technical session and workshop, it raised the standard for representation of Indigenous knowledge and people at the conference. Read More

Oct 30, 2018

2018--19 annual R&D plan outlines future research for the Institute

The Goyder Institute for Water Research has released its Annual Research and Development Plan and Budget for 2018--19. A companion to the Institute's Strategic Research Plan 2015--2019, the annual R&D plan summarises the achievements of the previous year and sets out the planned research and knowledge management activities for the year ahead. Read More

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