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Australian Catchment, River and Estuary Assessment 2002

Volume 1

Publication also available on CD (EC040809) and DVD (EC050825).

Using market-based instruments to secure water for environmental flows

Over recent decades the extractive use of water in Australia has dramatically increased, leading to greater agricultural production and, in many instances, to the degradation of riverine ecosystems, loss of productive land and impacts on water quality and biodiversity. In response, Australian governments’ are progressing a range of water policy reforms, with recent inter-governmental agreements committing in excess of $1b to enhancing flows and environmental outcomes along the Snowy and (more)...

Managing Rivers and Streams in Tasmania: A Woolgrowers Guide

This is detailed guide for managing waterways for Tasmanian woolgrowers. It has a large focus on the people, sense of place, profit and proof. The ‘Proof’ section provides background information on waterways and how to manage them effectively and effi

Land, Water and Wool - Program Management Report

The Program Management Report has been prepared as a report for the program’s major funding organisations – Land & Water Australia and Australian Wool Innovation – as well as the Federal Government, which provides

Managing creeks and waterways in the mid north of South Australia: A woolgrowers guide

Summarises the aims and objectives of the LWW River and Water Quality research sub-program. Provides in-depth information about waterways on farming properties, rainfall extremes, knowledge and experience, incorporating science into farming, and snapsho

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Are my waterways in good condition?

When you walk along your stream or creek bank it is often hard to know what to look at to assess whether your waterway is healthy. This quick and easy checklist will help you to work out the health of the streams or creeks running through your property by

Quickchecks

Healthy Land… Healthy Wool Growing Business – Natural resource monitoring tools for woolgrowers

Quickchecks is an NRM Monitoring tool for woolgrowers. It is designed to be used as part of a facilitated group, or by individual producers. It can also be of value to farmers with other enterprises. The manual contains six NRM modules that can be selected for monitoring: GRAZING PADDOCKS – this module looks at 16 key measures of pasture health and is a practical way to measure (more)...

Rapid Appraisal of Riparian Condition now available for South Australia and Tasmania

A simple and accurate assessment of the health of riparian areas in the mid-north of South Australia and Tasmania is now available, with the Rapid Appraisal of Riparian Condition (RARC) method adapted for local conditions. Two tailored RARC’s have been produced through the Rivers & Water Quality Sub-program to take account of particular regional characteristics in South Australia and Tasmania. (more)...