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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

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

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