Keeping tabs on native forests
Like farmland in Australia, native forests struggle with drought and flooding, so future management decisions need more sophisticated systems to monitor and manage their water needs. […]
National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training
Murray flood impacts short-lived
Many environmental responses to the largest River Murray flood in 70 years appear short-lived as ecosystems return to pre-flood conditions. The flood event in the South […]
Time to reset groundwater agenda
Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience is the theme of this year’s World Environment Day (5 June 2024) – with rising world populations and climate change […]
Saving our river land resources
Global geophysics experts are joining Flinders University in a major new groundwater project funded by the Australian Research Council. Water extraction, weir flow management and drought […]
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 […]
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 […]