Calls for better groundwater management
After Australia’s latest floodwaters subside, a study led by Flinders University has called for action on 18 challenges facing more sustainable use of vital groundwater, a […]
National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training
Cool way to keep streets green
Reports of tree canopy coverage dwindling in Australia’s suburbs is increasing pressure on local governments and other authorities to improve the health of urban street trees. […]
Why groundwater is a most precious resource
Groundwater is one of the world’s most precious resources. From the Murray-Darling system to Great Artesian Basin, ‘invisible’ underground groundwater is often the only water supply […]
New ways to improve wetlands
Ahead of World Water Day, new studies at Flinders University provide valuable insights into removing toxins from polluted waterways and improving infiltration at urban wetlands. One […]
Fresh concerns for wetlands
New research led by Flinders University is renewing calls to protect the source of water and aquifers supporting the ecologically significant Doongmabulla Springs Complex in central […]
Call for more groundwater experts in the field
Australia’s future growth is closely aligned to good resources management, and water is top of the list. This is underpinning a growing shortage of groundwater scientists […]
Take care of precious seasonal water flow
As winter approaches, international hydrologists have issued a timely reminder about building on intermittent or seasonal non-perennial rivers and streams. Dry for most of the year, […]