Managing Water Resources

Murray is one of a series of 18 regions being assessed as part of the CSIRO Murray-Darling Basin Sustainable Yields Project.

Murrumbidgee is one of a series of 18 regions being assessed as part of the CSIRO Murray-Darling Basin Sustainable Yields Project.

The value of rivers and wild food resources to Australia’s indigenous people is the focus of new research that will help transform water management in northern Australia.

The first commercially manufactured versions of the CSIRO-designed environmental and industrial sensor platform, FLECK™, will be available in early 2009.

CSIRO invites you to a range of free public seminars being held around Canberra.

Discovery presents a public seminar from Visiting Fellow Dr Gene Likens, whose groundbreaking work led to the discovery of acid rain.

CSIRO is focused on providing knowledge and tools to help develop sustainable and profitable forestry systems that provide both economic and environmental benefits in low to medium rainfall areas.

Water Resources Observation Network (WRON) technologies are helping to revolutionise Australia’s ability to monitor, forecast and manage water demand, supply, quality and use patterns.

CSIRO applies its expertise to research the role and risks urban water environments pose on the quality of our drinking water.

To support the maintenance and protection of Australia’s land and water resources, we provide clients with science-based solutions to predict and manage the risks posed by environmental contaminants.

This video provides information about the Murray-Darling Basin Sustainable Yields project , how information will be used, and follow-on projects in other parts of Australia. (4:08)

The Water Research Observation Network (WRON) Visualisation Centre provides an environment for the investigation and development of visualisation tools and interfaces that display information in an engaging and easily understood manner as shown in this video. (2:27)

Mr Alan Gregory is the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship’s Theme Leader for Urban Waterscapes research. His team is increasing the benefits gained from water use across Australia’s major metropolitan areas, principally Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

An interest in the environment and in maths led to a career in environmental statistics for Dr Bronwyn Harch. Now she gets to visit scenic waterways and help waterways' managers keep the water clean for everyone to enjoy.

A presentation made to industry peak bodies and key government stakeholders on summary points from the findings of the project's final report. (39 pages)

The Executive Sumary of the whole of basin report from the CSIRO Murray-Darling Basin Sustainable Yields Project. (12 pages)

The Northern Australia Sustainable Yields project is the most comprehensive assessment of water yield in 2030 in Northern Australia ever undertaken. (2 pages)

A factsheet providing general information about salinity in Australia. (4 pages)