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 […]
G-FLOWS project enters final stages — characterising the dimensions of a newly discovered paleochannel in the APY Lands
After discovery of a significant source of ancient water in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands last year as part of the Goyder Institute for Water Research’s G-FLOWS (Facilitating Long-term Outback Water Solutions) project (Stage 3), work has begun mapping the size and shape of the resource using a variety of geophysical techniques. The Institute’s G-FLOWS project brings together a team […]
Goyder Institute for Water Research awarded Minister’s Award for Excellence
The Goyder Institute for Water Research has won the Minister for Environment and Water’s Award for Excellence and the Innovation in Large Organisations Award at the Water Industry Alliance’s 2019 Smart Water Awards. In their 16th year, the awards recognised and celebrated Alliance members for their leading-edge expertise and innovation at a ceremony on 7 June. […]
Goyder Institute projects recognised for informing international best practice approaches to Indigenous engagement
In April 2019, Goyder Institute for Water Research scientists Professor Daryle Rigney and Associate Professor Steve Hemming from Flinders University were invited by the Canadian House of Commons to present a special submission to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources in the area of best practice Indigenous engagement. Associate Professor Hemming presented to the Standing Committee and supplied a […]
Congratulations to Darryl Day — Water Professional of the Year
The Goyder Institute for Water Research congratulates Darryl Day for being named Water Professional of the Year by the Australian Water Association at the Ozwater Gala Dinner. Darryl is ICE WaRM’s Managing Director and a member of the Institute’s Research Advisory Committee. ICE WaRM is the gateway to Australian expertise in education, training and research […]
Goyder Institute releases findings of independent review of the science underpinning water allocation reductions in the South East
In a report released in early April 2019, the Goyder Institute for Water Research presented the findings of its independent review of the science that underpinned water allocation reductions to irrigators in the South East of South Australia. The work was commissioned by the South East Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board and the Institute in order to […]
Carbon offsets research to support the State Carbon Sequestration Strategy
The Goyder Institute for Water Research initiated the Carbon Offsets Research to Support the State Carbon Sequestration Strategy project to assess South Australia’s potential to offset emissions through land-use change and increase participation in the national Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The ERF has recently transitioned to the Climate Solutions Fund (CSF). The ERF/CSF is one of the […]
