General Information

Estuarine, coastal and marine indicators for regional NRM monitoring

The estuarine, coastal and marine indicators package is designed to assist in the identification and selection of indicators that are relevant to a specific NRM region to meet the monitoring needs specified under NHT2 (Natural Heritage Trust) and NAP (National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality). The matter to be addressed through these indicators is: ‘Estuarine, Coastal and Marine Habitat (more)...

The development of estuarine, coastal and marine indicators and information systems (2006)

This paper relates to the management of Estuarine, Coastal and Marine (ECM) data and information, within the context of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (NM&EF). This Framework has been approved by the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC). It aims to provide a basis for reporting on the health of the nation’s natural resources and to help assess the (more)...

Estuarine, coastal and marine information workplan 2006-2008

Please note that this is a draft version of the workplan. The Audit’s objectives that will be met by this work plan include:  Reaching agreement on indicators and associated protocols in relation to estuarine, coastal and marine resource condition.  Developing relevant information products for reporting against the ECM MfT at a range of scales. Ongoing development of a (more)...

National intertidal/subtidal benthic (NISB) habitat classification scheme v1.0

Intertidal and shallow water benthic habitat mapping is conducted in all Australian states and the Northern Territory by a variety of agencies and for a range of purposes. The various classification schemes used are designed for these specific purposes and there is not necessarily consistency between the resultant mappings. Typically, the States and NT have focused their mapping efforts on defining habitat extent at various resolutions (see discussion below), while Commonwealth (more)...

Indicator protocols: depth to groundwater

Rising trends in the average level of water tables may provide an early indication of an increased land salinity risk in a catchment. Similarly, falling water table levels may be an indicator of the effectiveness of mitigation strategies (Coram, Dyson & Evans 2001); it may also be a consequence of reduced recharge due to climatic factors or increased groundwater extraction from bores. Static water table depths indicate that recharge to the aquifer is equal (more)...

Collaborative water planning: context and practice. Volume 2

This volume characterises the nature of conflict in natural resource management, advocating a new role for government as a catalyst for conflict management in water and natural resource planning and management.

It emphasises the importance of designing appropriate systems to manage and, where possible, resolve conflict. Criteria for success, the nature of the system components, and case studies which exemplify these criteria and system components, are also presented.

Natural Resource Information Management Toolkit Version 2.0 CD ROM

The Natural Resources Information management Toolkit (the Toolkit) has been prepared by the National Land & Water Resources Audit and ANZLI - the Spatial Information Council to assist regional natural resource management groups discover, access, visualise and manage their data and information. The Toolkit has been developed in close cooperation with all jurisdictions and has been targeted at regional groups to build capacity and facilitate the (more)...

Knowledge for Regional NRM Program summary map

A summary map of the regional bodies that have used key services provided through package 1, 2 and 3 for Knowledge for Regional NRM Program

Northern Australia Irrigation Futures - Overview

The Northern Australian Irrigation Futures (NAIF) project has worked closely with the WA, NT, QLD and Australian governments, researchers and stakeholders, to deliver new knowledge, tools and processes to support debate and decision making regarding irrigation in northern Australia.

Regional Knowledge Leaders training program

In the knowledge leaders training program natural resource management staff learn why their region or organisation cna benefit from a regional knowledge strategy.