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House Water Expert software

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:56:00 +1100

House Water Expert is an interactive software package that enables householders to accurately record their water use and helps them assess ways to reduce water wastage.

Recharge-Discharge Estimation Suite: a nationally consistent approach to recharge and discharge estimation in data poor areas

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Recharge-Discharge Estimation software suite provides water managers with valuable tools to estimate groundwater recharge and/or discharge in areas where no field based recharge or discharge studies have been undertaken.

Losing Streams: interconnection of surface and groundwater systems

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

This research collaboration investigated how groundwater resources are replenished from rivers in the NSW portion of the Murray–Darling Basin.

Ensuring sustainable water resource use

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is using web-based technology to improve our knowledge of the current and future state of our fresh water resources.

Smart sensors monitoring water quality and catchment health

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO and a local water authority have developed Australia's largest integrated intelligent wireless sensor network for monitoring drinking water.

Rainwater tank systems: optimising design to minimise energy use

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO research is investigating the energy consumption of different rainwater tank systems to optimise their design configurations to minimise energy use.

Managed Aquifer Recharge and Stormwater Use Options

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

This national project is assessing the public safety, community engagement and acceptance, economic, environmental, infrastructure and water quality aesthetics aspects of urban stormwater harvesting and managed aquifer recharge to produce water supplies for all types of uses.

Great Artesian Basin Water Resource Assessment summary

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO and Geoscience Australia are reappraising the water resources of the Great Artesian Basin, which underlies about one‑fifth of the Australian continent. (2 pages)

Water Information Research and Development Alliance: Implementation Strategy

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Water Information Research and Development Alliance (WIRADA) Implementation Strategy sets out the strategies and mechanisms to make successful the partnership and relationship between the Bureau of Meteorology Water Division and CSIRO's Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (60 pages)

GRDC Water Use Efficiency Initiative Newsletter: Issue 3, May 2011

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Read the May 2011 issue of the Grain Research and Development Corporation Water Use Efficiency Initiative newsletter. (27 pages)

The UVQ model: urban water balance and contaminant balance analysis tool

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Urban Volume and Quality (UVQ) model provides environmental modellers and scientists with valuable insight into the viability of alternative water servicing options.

Questions and Answers on the Great Artesian Basin Water Resource Assessment

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This five-page document provides answers to some frequently asked questions relating to the Great Artesian Basin Water Resource Assessment.

Water Reuse and Environmental Process Engineering

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Our expertise in water reuse, resource recovery and environmental processing is addressing urban, environmental and industry demands.

Grains Research and Development Corporation: National Water Use Efficiency Initiative 2010

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Grains Research and Development Corporation National Water Use Efficiency Initiative meeting was held in Melbourne, Victoria, on 9-10 August 2010. Read more about the sessions and look at the presentations on the following pages.

Research to understand Australia’s groundwater systems

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Researchers from the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship are designing tools to help assess and protect Australia’s groundwater reserves.

Seasonal and long-term water forecasting and prediction

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The Seasonal and Long-Term Water Forecasting and Prediction project is part of the Water Information Research and Development Alliance between CSIRO's Water for a Healthy Country Flagship and the Bureau of Meteorology.

Water savings from willow removal

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO research has shown that replacing in-stream willows with native vegetation helps save water.

Urban Water Research Theme fact sheet

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

An outline of the activities, achievements and partnerships of the Urban Water Research Theme, part of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (4 pages)

Water Information Research and Development Alliance

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Improving the management of Australia’s water resources through the delivery of value-added water information products.

Climate variability and change in south-eastern Australia

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This 36-page report is a synthesis of findings from Phase 1 of the South Eastern Australian Climate Initiative (SEACI).

Water for a Healthy Country Flagship UPDATE

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The UPDATE e-newsletter, produced twice a year, provides news from the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship.

WIRADA Annual Reports

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Water Information Research and Development Alliance (WIRADA) Annual Reports outline the achievements of water information research and development alliance between the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO's Water for a Healthy Country Flagship.

Assessing the suitability of Managed Aquifer Recharge for Perth's coastal aquifer

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

A CSIRO project is investigating the hydrology of Perth's coastal aquifer for its suitability for Managed Aquifer Recharge.

Improving predictions of plantation water use helps future planning

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The role of vegetation in the water cycle is coming under increased scrutiny in our water-scarce environment.

Regional Water research

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

An outline of the goals and activities of the Regional Water research theme of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (4 pages)

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This extract contains four stories on the pea aphid genome, Murray-Darling Basin water allocation, salt-tolerant wheat and improved die castings. (1 page)

Defining climate scenarios for water planning in the Murray-Darling Basin

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers have provided the Murray-Darling Basin Authority with a report defining climate scenarios to aid the development of the first Basin Plan.

Improving our understanding of water incentive policies

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists compared two water policies aimed at reducing water diversions in the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB).

Ecosystem Response Modelling in the Murray-Darling Basin

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Murray-Darling Basin covers more than 1 000 000 square kilometres and supports over 30 000 wetlands, including many that are of international significance. The Basin also produces 70 per cent of Australia's irrigated crops and is home to over 2 million people.

Tasmania’s future water availability

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has released a report, Tasmania Sustainable Yields, which provides a snapshot of the expected impacts of a changing climate on Tasmania’s water availability in the future. (3 pages)

Regional water fact sheet

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Water for a Healthy Country's Regional Water Theme aims to provide solutions that increase regional water security, while meeting social, environmental and critical human needs. (4 pages)

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This article contains four stories on improving rainfall predictions, a book Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change, sex development in chickens and Phenonet: big brother in the back paddock. (1 page)

More benefits with less water

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Researchers are working with the irrigation industry to find the most effective ways to help local communities deal with the impacts of climate change.

New modelling tool allows better water delivery to multiple users

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers and partners are trialling new river modelling systems in an effort to better manage Australia's water resources.

Advancing knowledge on water sensitive urban design

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists have conducted a study on the icon water sensitive urban developments for the National Water Commission. Researchers identified knowledge gaps and main barriers in the implementation and uptake of these developments.

New study predicts the impact of plantations on water

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Researchers from the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship have developed a new approach to predict the impact of afforestation on local and regional water resources.

Recovering energy and nutrients from wastewaters

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is conducting research into the viability of recovering energy and nutrients from wastewaters. (2 pages)

Saving water for a non-rainy day

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1100

A joint project between CSIRO, the Water Corporation and Curtin University is helping to ensure that Aquifer Storage and Recovery is a safe and viable water management option for Perth, Western Australia.

Determining requirements for Managed Aquifer Recharge in Western Australia

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This report provides details on managed aquifer recharge as a technique that has great potential for assisting the uptake of water recycling in Western Australia, particularly in the south-west on the Swan Coastal Plain. (59 pages)

Water overview

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

In helping Australia come to terms with its great water challenge, CSIRO contributes to more sustainable and efficient use of our fresh water resources.

Driving sustainability through systems innovation

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Australia's minerals industry needs to ensure that using our mineral resources does not come at the expense of the environment. CSIRO research into sustainable processing will help the industry achieve this balance.

Irrigation, economics and environment: improving water management

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is providing solutions to help industry, water managers and policy makers respond to challenges in managing water for irrigation and the environment.

The science of providing water solutions for Australia

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

A booklet about CSIRO’s science to provide water solutions for Australia. (36 pages)

Hydrologists workbench

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The Hydrologists Workbench project is part of the Water Information Research and Development Alliance between CSIRO's Water for a Healthy Country Flagship and the Bureau of Meteorology.

Sustainable management of northern Australia's water resources

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This Water for a Healthy Country Flagship research is developing the scientific knowledge to underpin an integrated and sustainable development framework for northern Australia's water resources.

Investigating the water security risks associated with climate and land use change

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is investigating how our changing climate and land use impacts on Australia's future water security.

Sustainable Development for Northern Australia: a comprehensive science review

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The Northern Australia Land and Water Science Review 2009 examines a range of options for use of land and water in northern Australia and the likely consequences of those uses, for communities, businesses and the environment.

Sustainable communities initiative newsletter

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Find out the latest news from CSIRO's Sustainable Communities Initiative in its quarterly newsletter.

PARMS-Planning software: managing our water supply network

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has developed PARMS (Pipeline Asset and Risk Management System), a suite of computer-based models designed to assist water authorities in the management of water supply network assets. (2 pages)

PARMS-Priority software: managing pipeline replacement analysis

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has developed the Pipeline Asset and Risk Management System (PARMS), a suite of computer-based models designed to assist water authorities in the management of water supply network assets. (2 pages)