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Modelling dam breaks, tsunamis and other geophysical events

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO mathematicians are creating computational models of events like floods, dam breaks and tsunamis to aid understanding and planning for these phenomena.

Developing sustainability strategies for regional communities in Victoria

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Sustainable Communities Initiative has completed a project in partnership with Regional Development Victoria (RDV) working with communities in the five Victorian Regions on local sustainability challenges.

Exploring a sustainable future for Apollo Bay

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists, Regional Development Victoria, local government and local residents have explored together what it means for Apollo Bay to be a sustainable community.

Exploring a sustainable future in the Bass Coast Shire

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists, Regional Development Victoria, local government and local residents exploring future rural land use options in two communities in Victoria's Bass Coast Shire.

Exploring sustainable futures in Natimuk

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists, Regional Development Victoria, local government and local residents have explored together possible sustainable futures for the community of Natimuk, in Western Victoria.

Adapting forest management to enhance water and environmental values

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

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

National biosolids research program

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

A national research program coordinated by CSIRO will aid revision of guidelines to maximise the benefits and minimise the risks of applying biosolids and other organic wastes to land.

Intelligent Networks fact sheet

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

An overview of the Intelligent Networks Research Stream, within the Urban Water Theme of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (2 pages)

Understanding tropical cyclones

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Tropical cyclones threaten northern Australia every year. Recent Australian flooding and cyclonic events can be largely explained by a strong La Niña. However, sea surface temperatures off the northern Australian coast in recent months have been at or near record levels. The extremely high sea surface temperatures are part of a significant warming of the oceans that has been observed in the past 50 years. These pages provide some information about the causes, occurrence and impacts of tropical cyclones.

Reducing water repellency in sandy soils

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This two-page information sheet is about addressing water repellent soils in the southern and western grain belt by using beneficial bacteria and updating farming practices.

Frequently asked questions about the causes of Australia's recent floods

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This page provides information about the causes of flooding events, and links to further information.

Frequently asked questions about the impact of floods on agriculture and food

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This page provides information about the impacts of the flooding on agriculture, including soils, production, supply, farm infrastructure and livelihoods.

Frequently asked questions about the impact of floods upon ecosystems

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This page provides information about the impacts of the flooding upon aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Understanding the causes and impacts of flooding

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This overview explains the causes of flooding in extreme weather events, and the ecological impacts of floods. Information is also provided about repairing flood damaged buildings.

Repairing flood damaged buildings

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The recent flooding across Australia has damaged many homes and buildings. This page provides information about cleaning and repairing flood damaged buildings.

Understanding the causes and impacts of extreme weather events

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO conducts a range of research activities which have helped us to better understand the causes and impacts of extreme weather events.

Understanding forest water balance of old and re-growth jarrah forests

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This project is part of the Western Australian Water Foundation, established in 2004 to promote and enhance water-related research and development activities within Western Australia.

BurrliOZ statistical software: a flexible approach to species protection

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100

BurrliOZ is a statistical software package for use in environmental management of species with regard to understanding the effects of levels of toxins in an environment.

Monitoring water quality in South-East Queensland

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has played an important role in a multi-agency project managing water quality in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

Observing the effects of climate change

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This fact sheet details how CSIRO Plant Industry scientists have developed a new tool to help them investigate the future impact of climate change on both native and introduced plant communities. (2 pages)

Biochar for agronomic improvement and greenhouse gas mitigation

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is leading collaborative research across Australia to analyse the properties and potential of a variety of biochars to improve soil health and sequester carbon. (6 pages)

Identifying markers for a sustainable plantation industry

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Hottest 100 project identified genetic markers which can assist tree breeders develop trees with better growth and wood properties in specific climate zones.

Enzyme product removes pesticides from water

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Our scientists have developed a powerful new technology that removes pesticide and herbicide residues from soil, water and crops.

Soil carbon and biochar frequently asked questions

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This fact sheet draws on CSIRO research to answer some of the common questions about soil carbon and biochar.

Bridal creeper monitoring protocols worksheet

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This worksheet provides a guideline for monitoring the impact of bridal creeper and the effects biocontrol agents are having over time. (10 pages)

Researching enzymes to improve our world

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Enzymes are proving invaluable to the bioremediation of polluted water and pesticide contaminated soil, to improving plant health and crop sustainability, and to the recovery of existing fossil fuel supplies.

Benefits from biological control of Onopordum thistles

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Biological control of Onopordum thistles is leading to greater productivity from formerly heavy thistle-infested pastures in South-Eastern Australia.

Analysing pathways to sustainability in Indonesia: project evaluation

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This 42-page report compiled by GHD Hassall is an evaluation of the project performance.

Analysing pathways to sustainability in Indonesia: project evaluation summary

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This is a 10-page summary of the evaluation of the project performance report compiled by GHD Hassall.

Carbon dioxide maintains organic grains in premium condition

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Carbon dioxide is the mainstay for effective insect control in stored organic and biodynamic grains.

Mr Chris Drury: Technical Support Officer for capturing environmental data

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Mr Chris Drury provides technical support role for many projects that involve capturing environmental data, in particular providing electronics expertise.

Biosecurity in the new bioeconomy symposium booklet

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This booklet provides information on speakers and topics from the 2009 Biosecurity in the new bioeconomy symposium. (24 pages)

Land management to protect the Great Barrier Reef

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

A recent CSIRO Water for a Healthy Country Flagship report on their water quality research in the Great Barrier Reef provides food for thought. (3 pages)

Land Monitor: mapping soil salinity for better land management

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO scientists have developed a technique using satellite maps to estimate the present and future extent of salinity in south Western Australia.

Single analysis solution tracks cyanide

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

New CSIRO-developed analytical methods have helped the Cowal Gold Mine become the first operation in Australia to comply with the gold industry’s International Cyanide Management Code.

Understanding how climate change affects water supply

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is improving understanding of longer-term climate variability to better manage water resources.

Managing our biodiversity and natural resources

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Understanding ecological processes and organisms that support agriculture and native vegetation is important to their management as ecologically sustainable systems.

Forest Systems Group

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Forest Systems Group integrates a wealth of research and knowledge on the structure, function, values and benefits of Australia’s natural and planted forests under current and future climates.

Dust, dust and more dust

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

On September 23 and 24, 2009, New South Wales and Queensland were blanketed by a dust storm originating in the Lake Eyre Basin of central Australia, the source of most seasonal dust storms.

Forecasting: dealing with uncertainty

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is finding new ways of reporting uncertainties in forecasts, such as climate change predictions, for more reliable environmental planning and policy making.

Recharge: turning stormwater into drinking water

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A South Australian project demonstrates that water, currently left to flow down our gutters, can be treated to produce drinking water.

Environmental and agricultural informatics: strength in numbers

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Major issues such as climate change, sustainable fisheries and urban water quality can benefit from CSIRO's statistical and mathematical expertise.

Sustaining Australia's biodiversity

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has a large presence at the International Conference on Ecology (INTECOL) in Brisbane, Australia, during 16 – 21 August 2009.

The roles of invasive species in tropical fragmented landscapes

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is researching plant community composition on the coastal floodplains of three major Wet Tropics rivers to provide an indicator of ecosystem health and the impact of habitat fragmentation.

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

This article contains four stories on invasive alien species, a new Water Footprint Network, the Atlas of Living Australia and a new Australian Fellow of the Royal Society. (1 page)

Time for juvenile wood to grow up

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO Plant Industry researchers have successfully completed a five year project to boost the productivity of Australia's pine plantations. (2 pages)

Bowen Basin Structural Geology 2008: GIS Data Download

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This map provides a new geological interpretation of the Bowen Basin, Queensland’s richest source of coal and coal seam gas.

Biochar, climate change and soil report

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This report summarises the major findings and outstanding research issues on biochar, climate change and soil. (65 pages)

Putting a value on landholders’ environmental services

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Researchers have developed an agri-environment index that improves natural resource management outcomes by measuring the value of different environmental services. (2 pages)

Biochar fact sheet

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This fact sheet gives an overview of biochar and its potential in carbon sequestration and improving soil health. (4 pages)