Feed

Water Book

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This publication provides the latest information the status of Australia’s water resources and their future prospects, the many values we hold for water, and the potential for using water more effectively to meet the growing demands of cities, farmers, industries, and the environment.

Grains Research and Development Corporation: National Water Use Efficiency Initiative 2010

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Grains Research and Development Corporation National Water Use Efficiency Initiative meeting was held in Melbourne, Victoria, on 9-10 August 2010. Read more about the sessions and look at the presentations on the following pages.

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This article contains four stories on improving rainfall predictions, a book Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change, sex development in chickens and Phenonet: big brother in the back paddock. (1 page)

Water overview

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

In helping Australia come to terms with its great water challenge, CSIRO contributes to more sustainable and efficient use of our fresh water resources.

Driving sustainability through systems innovation

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

Australia's minerals industry needs to ensure that using our mineral resources does not come at the expense of the environment. CSIRO research into sustainable processing will help the industry achieve this balance.

The science of providing water solutions for Australia

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This booklet highlights CSIRO's science to provide water solutions for Australia. (36 pages)

Sustainable communities initiative newsletter

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Find out the latest news from CSIRO's Sustainable Communities Initiative in its quarterly newsletter.

Government policies, natural resources and the environment: analysing paths to sustainability in Indonesia

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This discussion paper aims to capture the main elements in order to describe the current situation in Indonesia. (92 pages)

Assessing impacts of logging and mining operations on poverty in East Kalimantan, Indonesia: an agent-based analysis

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This paper aims to analyse the impact of decisions to extend logging and mining operations on poverty and deforestation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. (24 pages)

New enzyme set to remove residue from run-off

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Farmers may soon be able to prevent atrazine residues entering waterways and other sensitive environments using a new product that breaks down residues. (3 pages)

Advanced membrane technology for water treatment

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

An outline of the work of the Advanced Membrane Technology for Water Treatment research project is offered in this information sheet. (2 pages)

Ensuring sustainable water resource use

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

Using the latest information and communications technologies CSIRO scientists are improving on-farm water-use efficiencies and the sustainable management of Australia’s scarce water resources. (3 pages)

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100

This article contains four stories on groundwater, adapting to climate change, a ‘green’ agricultural system and cover cropping. (1 page)

Biodiversity and ecosystem services by waterpoint management in grazing lands

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100

A study by a consortium of researchers is looking at whether waterpoint management in the driest rangelands in Australian can be used to sustain native biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by that land.

Waste management solutions

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Effective waste management strategies contribute to the creation of a cleaner, less wasteful and more sustainable society.

Study sheds new light on northern water systems

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Researchers have examined surface and groundwater systems in Australia’s north and helping governments improve their understanding of the potential for various forms of irrigation. (3 pages)

Shade-cloth keeps water storages cleaner

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Textile covers on four township water supply basins in East Gippsland reduced evaporation, prevented the incidence of algal blooms and kept the water cleaner.

Sustainable effluent-irrigated plantations: An Australian guideline (1999)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

This national guideline is designed to ensure sustainable treatment of sewage effluent by forest plantation irrigation, protecting rivers, soil and groundwater while producing valuable forest products.

Sustainable Effluent-Irrigated Plantations: An Australian Guideline (order form)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Use this order form to purchase the guideline on Australian sustainable effluent-irrigated plantations. (1 page)

Sustainable Effluent-Irrigated Plantations: An Australian Guideline (Software Licence)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Read and sign the licence agreement to use the software designed to assist people involved with effluent-irrigated plantations. (5 pages)

Evaluating trees for saline landscapes

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The performance of three tree species in saline landscapes in areas of low to medium rainfall was evaluated to provide information for landholders and catchment managers.

Presentation of results from the Murrumbidgee region, Murray-Darling Basin sustainable yields project

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A presentation made to Murrumbidgee region stakeholders regarding the findings of the project. (26 pages)

Sustainability in Australia's arid lands

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A sustainable future for Australia's unique arid and semi-arid ecosystems will depend on applying science to understand the complex interactions between livelihoods and landscape management in a harsh and uncompromising environment.

Determining the impacts of forestry on stream salinity and flows

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Although well managed tree planting can have significant environmental benefits, researchers have identified the potential for plantings to increase salinity and reduce streamflows.

Defining community capacity to manage natural resources

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A partnership between CSIRO and the New South Wales Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water analysed rural livelihoods to assess and enhance the adaptive capacity of communities for managing natural resources.

Minimising waste overview

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is helping industry reach the goal of producing zero waste.

The past, present and future of sediment and nutrient modelling in Great Barrier Reef catchments

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The outcomes of a Water for a Healthy Country Flagship workshop into sediment and nutrient modelling in Great Barrier Reef catchments are provided in this report. (50 pages)

Valuing recreation in the Murray: an assessment of the non-market recreational values at Barmah Forest and the Coorong

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The non-market recreational values at Barmah Forest and the Coorong along Australia's River Murray are looked at in this report. (169 pages)

River Murray floodplain inundation model

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

A technical report on RiM-FIM as a research and decision support tool for environmental flow management in the River Murray. (141 pages)

Stakeholders’ perspectives on Australia’s land and water resources research needs

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

This report provides the results of consultation with over 170 key CSIRO land and water sector clients, collaborators and stakeholders about their anticipated land and water research needs for the next five years. (53 pages)

Analysis of fish diet from Murray Estuary using C, N & S stable isotopes: a preliminary assessment

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

This 16-page report is a preliminary assessment of fish diets of the Murray Estuary in the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth region of South Australia.

Hydrodynamic modelling of the Coorong

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100

This 53-page report describes the development and application of a one-dimensional hydrodynamic model that will be used to better understand the Coorong region of South Australia.

Community uses and values of waters in the Tully-Murray catchment – Final Report

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100

This report details the outcomes from interviews and workshops held in the Tully-Murray catchment to determine the uses and values of the waters in this area. (57 pages)

Orica and CSIRO win DuPont Innovation Award for bioremediation product

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Orica Watercare and CSIRO have won a DuPont Innovation Award for a bioremediation product, Landguard™, which removes pesticide residues from water.