Microbes that can change the properties of crude oil are being developed to improve oil recovery capability of productive wells.

The Soil Carbon Research Program will provide data from which realistic sequestration options and targets for Australia can be formed.

This project delivered dynamic habitat maps and models that can be used to investigate the effects of river flows on key plant and animal species in the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLAMM) region of South Australia.

A Water for a Healthy Country Flagship project is helping to secure Australia’s water future through managed aquifer recharge.

A CSIRO project is investigating the relationship between forested catchments, water yield and climate change.

A CSIRO project is investigating the hydrology of Perth's coastal aquifer for its suitability for Managed Aquifer Recharge.

A CSIRO project is investigating the use of mining by-products to remove contaminants from wastewater.

Research by CSIRO and Monash University has found the level of heavy metals in some rainwater tanks in Melbourne is higher than acceptable standards for drinking and has uncovered the possible reasons for these high levels.

Mapping acid sulfate soils will enable informed decisions related to risk management of development or changing environmental conditions such as drought.

The Urban Monitor project will integrate the terabytes of high resolution airborne data with other data to create new capabilities in monitoring changes in the environment.