Tackling concerns about unconventional gas
Unconventional gas production, such as coal seam gas and shale gas, raises concerns including possible groundwater contamination. However just because something is possible does not mean […]
Adelaide aquifers face a dry future
Healthy aquifers and groundwater supplies – just as important as Murray River-supplemented reservoirs – are a strategic source of Adelaide’s and South Australia’s long-term sustainability, with […]
Save the Murray – and Broken Hill, say groundwater experts
Leading Australian hydrogeologists say the proposed $500 million pipeline from the Murray River to Broken Hill will deliver much more expensive water than closer, plentiful high-quality […]
Future Fellow gets to grips with groundwater
Freshwater resources beneath the ocean that may play a major role in the future water supply will be part of the focus of a Future Fellowship awarded to Professor Adrian Werner.
Scientists to explore water resources beneath Adelaide
A group of South Australia’s leading groundwater scientists, including researchers from Flinders University, is embarking on a $3 million, two-year project to map the aquifers beneath Adelaide.
Vast freshwater reserves found beneath the oceans
Scientists have discovered huge reserves of freshwater beneath the oceans kilometres out to sea, providing new opportunities to stave off a looming global water crisis.
Salt-free freshwater plan wins Flinders prize
A novel technique to prevent seawater intrusion into coastal freshwater stores has earned Chunhui Lu a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Early Career Researchers.
Measuring vulnerability of seawater intrusion
Flinders University researchers have developed a method for predicting how much seawater will intrude into underground water storage systems.
Testing times for groundwater
In South Australia’s arid landscape, rivers, creeks and streams are vital sources of groundwater.