Policy changes are needed to better protect environmental water from climate change in the Murray-Darling Basin
With discussions regarding environmental water recovery in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan receiving attention lately, we invited Prof Barry Hart to write an article on the topic, building on his extensive experience in water research and management. Did you know that in the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) climate change will impact the volume of water for the […]
Limestone Coast Landscape Board partners with the Goyder Institute to investigate adaptation of the South-East drainage network
The Goyder Institute for Water Research is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board for a new 2.5 year research project to help build resilience of agriculture and groundwater dependant ecosystems in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. The Limestone Coast (LC) region contains a diverse and productive agricultural sector […]
New videos showcase research to inform the management of the Coorong
Following the conclusion of the Goyder Institute’s major research program to provide high-quality, independent research to inform the future management of the Coorong in June 2022, six short videos have been produced to showcase the research. The $77 million Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin (HCHB) Program is an initiative of the Australian and South Australian governments that aims […]
The South Australian Government and Goyder Institute partner to establish a Water Ambassador
The South Australian Department for Environment and Water and the Goyder Institute have partnered to appoint Hon Karlene Maywald as the South Australian Water Ambassador for 2022-2023. This will be an important role for the South Australian water sector, focussed on enhancing collaboration between water businesses, governments, the state’s three universities and CSIRO to grow […]
One Basin CRC advances towards establishment with key roles formed
Following the tremendous news regarding the success of the One Basin CRC bid in May 2022, the One Basin CRC Leadership Team and Partners have been busy progressing towards the formal establishment of the CRC entity, its governance and partner agreements, along with planning for the research, training and education programs. The One Basin CRC is a focused […]
Major step towards Institute’s goals achieved as Coorong research concludes
A major research program to provide high-quality, independent research to inform the future management of the Coorong has been successfully delivered by the Goyder Institute. This follows an intensive two years of field and laboratory investigations, data analysis and report writing by Research Partners of the Institute – CSIRO, Flinders University, the University of Adelaide […]
One Basin CRC to drive a sustainable future for the Murray-Darling Basin
The Goyder Institute for Water Research and its partners will play a leading role in a new multi-million dollar collaborative research program set up to safeguard the environmental and commercial future of the Murray-Darling Basin. A $50 million grant from the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Program and another $106.5 million from 85 partners […]
New research project established to explore the feasibility of a water resource rating system
The South Australian Department for Environment and Water has recently commissioned the Goyder Institute for Water Research to investigate the potential to create an environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating system for water resources across the state. If feasible, the water rating system would be applied to both ‘native’ (i.e., natural waterways and groundwater systems) […]
Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Program fieldwork wraps up
The Goyder Institute-led Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Phase 1 Trials and Investigations Research Components are wrapping up their intensive field program as the research enters its final stages. The components will be completed by 30 June 2022, with our research teams having put in an enormous effort since these Phase 1 investigations began in July 2020. To celebrate […]
Goyder Institute research supports $10 million investment to improve shorebird habitat
Research undertaken by the Goyder Institute has provided important knowledge for supporting the Australian and South Australian governments’ investment of $10 million to improve the quality and availability of waterbird habitat throughout the Coorong and Lower Lakes region. The funding will be used to construct small-scale infrastructure and other interventions at three priority wetland sites at […]
