CRC One Basin Webinar
Water Futures: Local Communities Leading Change – Webinar – Australian Water School Explore how local communities in the Murray–Darling Basin can turn conflict into a driver for water justice, collaboration, and lasting change. Join our expert panel as they discuss how communities can shape their own water futures. The panel will present their research on: […]
CLLMM Research Centre News – August 2025
As many of you know, the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Research Centre was established through the Goyder Institute to strengthen the connection between science, First Nations, community and decision-making in this unique region. With the Centre now edging towards its first tranche of research results, its impact is already being felt across […]
World Water Week – Water for Climate Action
This week’s spotlight was on World Water Week, the leading international water conference organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), which brings together researchers, policymakers, communities, and industry to address critical global water challenges. This year’s theme, Water for Climate Action, emphasises water’s key role in both climate mitigation and adaptation/resilience. In South Australia, the […]
Professor Neville Crossman joins the Research Advisory Committee
The Goyder Institute for Water Research is pleased to welcome Professor Neville Crossman to its Research Advisory Committee (RAC), representing Flinders University.Prof Crossman is a nationally and internationally recognised expert in the economics of land, water and biodiversity. He is a Professorial Research Fellow in Economics at Flinders University’s College of Business, Government and Law, […]
CLLMM Research Centre – Community Forum
Stronger Together – Navigating Environmental Challenges Ahead Join the Goyder Institute for Water Research, CLLMM Research Centre for a community forum with experts, First Nations voices, and locals to explore today’s key environmental challenges. Learn about algal blooms, avian flu, and climate change, while discovering practical ways to manage eco-anxiety. Together, we’ll share knowledge and […]
Unlocking Environmental Insights: Groundwater, Ecology, Surface water and Wetland Assessment Tool (GESWAT)
Task 5 of the Adaptation of the South East Drainage System to a Changing Climate project focused on developing two key outputs: the Groundwater, Ecology, Surface water and Wetland Assessment Tool (GESWAT) and a comprehensive and accompanying Data Dictionary. Designed to improve access and understanding of the environmental data, GESWAT is a Geographic Information System […]
Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Research Centre July News and Events
This month the focus of the Research Centre, the region, the state and even the country has increasingly been directed at the Harmful Algal Bloom concentrated in South Australia’s coastal regions. Our (CLLMM) role in this has been to connect concerned community members with credible information on the Bloom. We have all been pleased to […]
Analysis of changes in high-intensity rainfall events in South Australia
Adelaide Rainfall Study Reveals Increases in Short, Sharp Downpours New research undertaken by the University of Adelaide through the Goyder Institute for WaterResearch evaluated changes in high-intensity, short-duration rainfall events in the GreaterAdelaide region. These short, sharp rainfall events inform the design and management ofstormwater infrastructure. This research, funded by the South Australian Department forEnvironment […]
Occurrence and movement of seawater in aquifers of the Limestone Coast
The considerable stores of fresh groundwater in the coastal aquifers of the Limestone Coast of South Australia are important resources that support the freshwater demands of various industries and are critical to a wide range of ecosystems, including iconic coastal wetlands. However, the proximity to the sea means that these aquifers need to be managed […]
Featured Researcher: Dennis Gonzalez, Senior Research Technician, CSIRO
Dennis Gonzalez is a spatial and environmental scientist with over a decade of experience at CSIRO, following several years in the South Australian State Government. His expertise spans water resource assessments, environmental impact analysis, and managed aquifer recharge, with a focus on drought resilience and sustainable water supplies. Dennis is currently pursuing a PhD at […]
