Research establishes proof of concept for blue carbon benefits from tidal reconnection of coastal wetlands
The Goyder Institute for Water Research Salt to C project is the first study in Australia to investigate the effects of tidal reconnection of a salt pond for carbon capture. The project report released this month outlines their finding that restoration of salt fields through tidal reconnection leads to a net gain in soil organic carbon stocks and rapid revegetation. […]
New research identifies the importance of healthy coastal habitats for combating climate change
Blue carbon ecosystems like seagrasses, mangroves and tidal saltmarshes have exceptional capacity to sequester carbon dioxide. Compared to many terrestrial forests, these coastal vegetation communities can accumulate carbon at faster rates and store it for longer periods, making them an important tool to combat climate change. The Goyder Institute for Water Research’s Coastal Carbon Opportunities project is among […]
New tools to help growers sustainably expand production in the Northern Adelaide Corridor
Production in one of South Australia’s most important food bowls could double if irrigated agriculture and horticulture expands across the Northern Adelaide Plains (NAP) – the area north of Adelaide between St Vincent Gulf and the Mt Lofty Ranges. Horticulture on the NAP generates more than a fifth of South Australia’s fruit and vegetables – approximately […]
New research advances blue carbon opportunities in South Australia
A report released this month by the Goyder Institute for Water Research summarises the most comprehensive data available for blue carbon in South Australia, outlining the blue carbon ecosystems within the state and their estimated blue carbon stocks and sequestration rates. Blue carbon refers to carbon that is captured and stored in coastal vegetated ecosystems. […]
Goyder Institute joins Smart Water Mission to New Zealand
Earlier this month, Goyder Institute for Water Research Director Dr Kane Aldridge joined the Smart Water Mission to New Zealand with SA Water, ICEWaRM and the Department for Environment and Water to promote South Australia’s water capabilities and establish pathways for the State’s water industry into this market. South Australia is widely considered to be […]
Women changing the future of water
The 5th Water Industry Alliance Women in Water Breakfast, held earlier this month, brought together three prominent professionals in different areas of the water sector to share their career experiences with other women and men in the field. Saskya Hunter, Digital Innovation Lead (Water) and Director AquaLAB, GHD Digital; Amanda Lewry, Executive Manager, Asset Management Australia […]
State Government seeks community feedback on Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Action Plan
The South Australian Minister for Environment and Water, David Speirs MP announced on 23 August that community feedback is being sought on Project Coorong’s Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Action Plan, which outlines proposed activities to restore and revitalise the Coorong. The Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Action Plan is based in part on independent, expert science advice that the Goyder Institute for […]
Water managers now able to predict potential foodweb changes associated with floodplain inundation
New research through the Goyder Institute for Water Research project – Ecological connectivity of the River Murray: managing ecological outcomes and water quality risks through integrated river management – is helping water managers to better understand and quickly assess the impact of management decisions on the ecology of the River Murray. Dr Matt Gibbs (The University of […]
Women in Water — visibility matters
The Goyder Institute for Water Research recently partnered with the Water Industry Alliance and the International Centre of Excellence in Water Resource Management, the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training, Water Research Australia and the Department for Environment and Water in the Women in Water breakfast series, with the July breakfast focusing on ‘Celebrating women in […]
SA’s droughts are getting worse — new published research informed by Institute’s SA Climate Ready data
A new study has found that South Australia’s droughts are getting worse, becoming longer and more severe. Professor Simon Beecham, UniSA’s Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation, led the study and drew on data from his Goyder Institute for Water Research SA Climate Ready project. The Institute’s SA Climate Ready project was the most extensive climate change investigation ever undertaken in […]
