CLLMM Research Centre Horizon Scan Survey

Have your say on the future of the Coorong, Lower Lakes & Murray Mouth! The Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Research Centre is looking ahead to the next 15 years — identifying the key questions, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the future of this unique and vital region. Your voice matters — whether you’re […]
Nature Festival – Flow and Tell at the CLLMM Research Centre

Join us for an evening of insights and conversations that explore flow from multiple perspectives—ecological, cultural, social, and economic. This event brings together water managers, First Nations voices, scientists, and community leaders to unpack what flow truly means where the river meets the sea. About the event The concept of flow is central to life in the […]
Updates from the CLLMM Research Centre

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Goyder Institute contributes to the Federal Senate Inquiry into the Agal Bloom

Goyder Institute for Water Research Director Dr Alec Rolston participated in the Federal Government’s Senate Inquiry into the algal bloom in South Australia public hearing in Victor Harbor. Building on the Goyder Institute’s written submission to the enquiry Dr Rolston outlined three key points: 💧The current algal bloom is not an isolated event – it is part […]
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 […]