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 […]
Science by the Shore
The CLLMM Research Centre is running a free event, Science by the Shore, which will assist one of our Honours projects – Community driven scientific engagement, in identifying knowledge gaps in the understanding of our community’s environmental concerns for the area and develop conversations about them. Science by the Shore invites the public to take […]
CLLMM Research Centre News – June 2025
The CLLMM Research Centre’s dedicated project team of 150 members is working together across 29 projects to investigate the impacts of climate change in the region. June’s activities showcased the Research Centre’s model of practice and the board scope of the Science Program. Recent highlights and activities include: Click here to read the newsletter.
From Data to Decisions: Supporting Wetland and Groundwater Futures in South East SA
The management of groundwater and wetland ecosystems in the South East of South Australia requires decision-support tools in the form of computer models. This is the focus of Task 3 led by Professor Adrian Werner at Flinders University for the project “Adaptation of the South-Eastern Drainage System under a Changing Climate“ – a collaboration between […]
Chief Scientist for South Australia visits Goyder Institute for Water Research to discuss future water science priorities
The Goyder Institute for Water Research was pleased to welcome the Chief Scientist for South Australia, Professor Craig Simmons, for a strategic discussion on the future of water research and innovation in the state. Hosted at the Institute’s Adelaide base, the meeting brought together Goyder Institute’s leadership to explore opportunities for advancing science-led solutions to […]
Goyder Institute for Water Research and Desert Knowledge Australia partner to strengthen water-focussed collaborations in regional and remote Australia
The Goyder Institute for Water Research (Goyder) and Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership focussing on the critical challenges of water security and building resilience in Australia’s driest regions. This collaboration will foster knowledge development and exchange, promoting Indigenous knowledge and leadership, and research to support evidence-based […]
