From South Lagoon to Siberia: tracking Coorong waterbirds via satellite
In a world first, sharp-tailed sandpipers have been tracked using satellite trackers as they move around the Coorong and neighbouring wetlands before migrating to Siberia to breed. The shorebird tracking program is part of a suite of field research Goyder Institute for Water Research scientists have been undertaking in the Coorong over the summer to […]
Interim management updates
Institute Director Dr Kane Aldridge is currently enjoying some well-earned leave. Dr Alec Rolston is Acting Director with the support of Mr Daniel Pierce. Alec can be contacted via email at alec.rolston@goyderinstitute.org and by phone on 0405 846 275. Alec and Daniel will continue to manage the Institute’s operations, including the delivery of the existing research program […]
New South Australian Government Climate Change Action Plan provides framework for future research of the Goyder Institute
South Australia’s climate is changing. The Goyder Institute’s Climate Ready project developed downscaled climate projections for South Australia’s regions. It highlighted that South Australia will become hotter and drier, with more frequent and intense extreme weather events as the climate changes. This poses significant challenges and opportunities for the state, and as such the Goyder Institute welcomes […]
Institute welcomes new Research Program Manager
The Goyder Institute for Water Research is delighted to welcome Dr Alec Rolston to the team as Research Program Manager. Dr Rolston will be overseeing the Goyder Institute’s research projects of the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin program. Alec’s role will include ensuring the Goyder Institute research program is delivered effectively, managing the extensive partnerships and facilitating the […]
ONE Basin CRC bid Stage 2 progresses to final stages
The ONE Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) was identified as one of five successfully shortlisted bids after 14 proposals from across Australia and all scientific disciplines were considered during Stage 1 of the bid process. This is a great step forward and a recognition of all the work, commitment and collaboration from the CRC partners. […]
Congratulations Prof McKay – winner Premier’s Water Professional of the Year Award
We would like to congratulate Professor Jennifer McKay, Professor of Business Law, University of South Australia for being awarded the Premier’s Water Professional of the Year Award at the Australian Water Association’s South Australian Water Awards. The Awards recognise the contribution of the Association’s members for their inspiring leadership and innovative research, programs and infrastructure […]
Second term finishes strong – a year in review from the Director
Well, there’s no doubt that 2020 had some surprises in store for all of us. Aside from the personal challenges of operating in a global pandemic, many of our teams had to put field work on hold, limit regional travel and work from home without access to many of their tools and resources. Despite these […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Goyder Institute welcomes a new Chair and Management Board and Research Advisory Committee representatives
The Goyder Institute for Water Research is delighted to welcome Professor Barry T Hart (AM) as its new Independent Chair. Prof Hart, an Emeritus Professor at Monash University, has extensive experience in the water resources sector throughout Australia and around the world. He has established a national and international reputation in the fields of natural […]
Citizen Science: a key part of the Goyder Institute’s involvement in the HCHB program
Goyder Institute for Water Research scientists are excited to be working together with citizen scientists as part of Phase 1 of the Healthy Coorong Healthy Basin Program (HCHB). November 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert wetland becoming an internationally recognised Ramsar Site and the Coorong National Park is ‘Park of […]
Finding ancient water in the outback – new research to support remote communities and enterprises
Water is scarce in outback areas and yet essential to help communities survive as well as increase opportunities for investment in remote regions. With water scarcity expected to become more apparent in the future, new, sustainable water sources will be required. New research released from the Goyder Institute for Water Research has identified a new […]
