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May 28, 2020

ONE Basin CRC bid continues to take shape to address the needs of basin governments, industries and communities

Consultation has been continuing throughout the Murray Darling Basin and beyond to refine the ONE Basin CRC bid due to be submitted in July 2020. Read More

May 26, 2020

Flow on effects – new tools to support the integrated management of river flows and floodplain infrastructure along the River Murray

Infrastructure has been built along the River Murray over the last ten years to help sustain critical floodplain ecological communities by recreating some of the natural inundation regime that would have occurred prior to development. The benefits of providing these floodplains events are relatively well known, but until recently it wasn’t clear what effects infrastructure was having on the ecology and water quality in the river itself. Read More

Apr 30, 2020

Sea grass communities in Gulf St Vincent to benefit from new stormwater management intervention project

More than 6500 hectares of sea grass have been lost along Adelaide’s coastal waters since 1949. The South Australian Government, through its New Life for our Coastal Environment policy has committed $1 million to limit damaging stormwater run-off filled with sediment and pollutants from entering Gulf St Vincent and help restore seagrass communities. Read More

Apr 30, 2020

Advancing integrated management of Spencer Gulf for economic, social and ecological outcomes

Spencer Gulf is a key asset of South Australia. In addition to being home to important marine ecosystems and protected animal species, aquaculture, marine and ecotourism industries in the region have been valued at over AU$500 million per year. The region is also a major gateway to the state’s energy, mining and agricultural resources. Read More

Mar 31, 2020

Investigations underway to help restore the Coorong

The Australian and South Australian governments have announced the next $22.2 million of funding to help get the Coorong back on track for a healthy future. Read More

Mar 31, 2020

Agricultural technologies in South Australia survey

The South Australian Government, through the guidance and advice of the AgTech Advisory Group, is creating an AgTech strategy for South Australia to encourage greater uptake of technology on-farm to increase productivity and profitability. Read More

Mar 31, 2020

ICE WaRM ceases operations after 15 years of advancing excellence in water leadership across the globe

After 15 years advancing excellence in water leadership around the world, the International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM) ceased operations this month. Read More

Feb 27, 2020

ONE Basin CRC bid gains momentum

The Murray-Darling Basin is one of Australia’s most crucial, varied and productive natural resources, producing over one-third of our national food supply. Across the basin, farm businesses, the broader agri-sector and rural communities are facing significant challenges, with a changing climate and water availability combined with global influences, agricultural markets and industry adjustments. Read More

Feb 27, 2020

Expert panel recommendations inform changes to groundwater management in the Lower Limestone Coast

The Minister for Environment and Water, The Honourable David Speirs, announced his strategy to address the risks to groundwater resources in the Lower Limestone Coast (LLC). This follows the Goyder Institute for Water Research’s review of the science underpinning reductions to water allocations in the 2013 LLC Water Allocation Plan (WAP) and an updated risk assessment. Read More

Jan 29, 2020

New research papers outline innovative approaches for water exploration and palaeovalley evolution

A significant source of ancient water was discovered in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in 2018 by the Goyder Institute for Water Research’s G-FLOWS (Facilitating Long-term Outback Water Solutions) project. The G-FLOWS team have now published two papers in MESA Journal that are generating significant industry interest. Read More

Jan 29, 2020

R&D plan charts course for the year ahead

After a successful 2019, The Goyder Institute for Water Research released its annual research and development plan for 2020. The R&D plan outlines the activities for the year ahead, including research across its three impact areas: Economic Impact, Healthy Ecosystems, and Climate Action. Read More

Dec 11, 2019

A year in review from the Director

It’s been another exciting year for the Goyder Institute for Water Research. Read More

Dec 11, 2019

Call for expressions of interest – ONE Basin Cooperative Research Centre

The Goyder Institute for Water Research and partners (Flinders University, ICE WaRM, SARDI, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia) are working with the University of Melbourne, the University of Southern Queensland, and the Australian National University on a cooperative research centre (CRC) bid and is seeking expressions of interest from potential partners. Read More

Nov 28, 2019

New research identifies the importance of healthy coastal habitats for combating climate change

Blue carbon ecosystems like seagrasses, mangroves and tidal saltmarshes have exceptional capacity to sequester carbon dioxide. Compared to many terrestrial forests, these coastal vegetation communities can accumulate carbon at faster rates and store it for longer periods, making them an important tool to combat climate change. Read More

Nov 28, 2019

Research establishes proof of concept for blue carbon benefits from tidal reconnection of coastal wetlands

The Goyder Institute for Water Research Salt to C project is the first study in Australia to investigate the effects of tidal reconnection of a salt pond for carbon capture. The project report released this month outlines their finding that restoration of salt fields through tidal reconnection leads to a net gain in soil organic carbon stocks and rapid revegetation. Read More

Oct 31, 2019

New research advances blue carbon opportunities in South Australia

A report released this month by the Goyder Institute for Water Research summarises the most comprehensive data available for blue carbon in South Australia, outlining the blue carbon ecosystems within the state and their estimated blue carbon stocks and sequestration rates. Read More

Oct 31, 2019

New tools to help growers sustainably expand production in the Northern Adelaide Corridor

Production in one of the South Australia’s most important food bowls could double if irrigated agriculture and horticulture expand across the Northern Adelaide Plains. Read More

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

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