Message from the Director

Since I assumed the role of Flagship Director in early July 2010, it has been a busy time with much happening in the world of water research with the politics of water never far away.

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The impact of plantations on water availability

The role of vegetation in water availability in Australia is facing increased scrutiny due to current water scarcity and the emergence of carbon offset schemes involving forestry.

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Novel DNA chip reveals coastal biodiversity faster and more accurately

CSIRO scientists have developed a new technique that can be used to obtain biodiversity data on tens of thousands of organisms found in the sediments at the bottom of oceans and estuaries.

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South-West Western Australia Sustainable Yields report released

The most comprehensive assessment of water yields and demands to 2030 ever undertaken for south-west Western Australia was released in March.

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Optimal design of rainwater tanks

Rainwater harvesting from water tanks will play an increasingly important role in securing our future urban water supply.

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Snippets

• Flagship research underpins Chowilla Floodplain Environmental Regulator
  The development of a management strategy to rehabilitate the Chowilla floodplain has been underpinned by Flagship research.
• Gauging the rain
  Flagship researchers are working to improve rainfall estimates across the Australian continent.
• New technique to detect oil in soil
  Flagship scientists have developed a revolutionary technique for the rapid on-site detection and quantification of petroleum
• CSIRO expertise supports international drought symposium
  Three CSIRO scientists have provided an Australian perspective to a global meeting to tackle the integration of science and policy on drought.