Water

Water for cities and towns

CSIRO helps enable the adoption of innovative integrated water management in Australian cities, while working to increase environmental, social and economic benefits and increase water security.

Rural and regional water

CSIRO is increasing regional water security while meeting social, environmental and critical human needs.

Understanding water resources

CSIRO is providing solutions for water resources management while protecting or restoring our major water ecosystems.

Water for the minerals and energy sector

CSIRO is helping the minerals and energy sector use water efficiently whilst protecting the environment.

Water for the environment

Protecting and rehabilitating Australia’s major aquatic ecosystems while enabling sustainable use of water resources.

Water information systems

CSIRO is working collaboratively to provide national water information.

Australia has committed to ambitious and world-leading water reforms, led through the National Water Initiative.

CSIRO, through the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is strategically positioned to provide research, information and technology to underpin these reforms. Additional and water-related research is undertaken in CSIRO’s Sustainable Agriculture Flagship, Climate Adaptation Flagship, Minerals Down Under Flagship and the Petroleum and Geothermal Portfolio.

Our researchers provide the scientific basis for water managers and governments to develop policy and make informed decisions to ensure that Australia’s water resources are sustainably managed.

Through collaborative partnerships with governments, industries and research organisations, we continue to deliver research outcomes best matched to the needs of our clients and stakeholders.