The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.
CSIRO research is increasing our ability to measure and predict the changing levels of regional water resources, to assist in effective water resource planning.
Australia's ocean climate and geoscience research capability will more than double when its latest ocean-going research vessel joins the national fleet in 2012, says CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark.
Regional Water research aims to develop tools, knowlege and strategies to assess the availability and use of water in our river systems and catchments.
Soil acidity is a more serious problem than salinity for Australian agriculture, and this video outlines a research project where biotechnology is being used to make pasture plants more acid-tolerant. (4:00)
Dr Evan Christen’s primary research areas are irrigation, drainage for control of salinity and waterlogging and the reuse of drainage and waste waters.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.