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Physical and nutrient factors controlling algal succession and biomass in Burrinjuck Reservoir

Algal blooms are now a widespread and recurrent reservoir management problem, having the potential for severe environmental, social and economic impacts. An important component of the Burrinjuck project has been the development, in collaboration with mana

Capacity building and knowledge exchange methods for community-based river and riparian management

This report brings together the results of the trip with an executive summary introducing readers to the content of the report by comparing and contrasting Canadian and Australian approaches to capacity building and knowledge exchange.The executive summar

An Australian Handbook of Stream Roughness Coefficients

This handbook provides information on estimates of roughness values that have been made for Australian streams. It is hoped that by sharing this database, practitioners will be able to make improved estimates of roughness at other sites. We would also

Capacity Assessment Tool

The Capacity Assessment Tool is designed to help people to think about, and work through, the issues associated with their capacity to engage in riparian restoration works.

Understanding River Landscapes

This site enables you to explore how Australia’s rivers and riparian areas function, in scientific, managerial and social terms. We have brought together the myriad of interacting processes and human values that surround riparian management in Australi

A walk down the Hopkins

In the spring of 2000 Bob McKenzie walked the length of Victoria’s longest river - the Hopkins. The 300 km stretch, from Skeleton Hills near Ararat to Warrnambool, took five weeks and began just after Bob’s 74th birthday.

The trek began in remnant native scrub and progressed through towns and farms, past billabongs, waterfalls, cliff-tops and thick scrub, to eroded banks, open pastures and finally Logan’s Beach.

Wilgara Wetland - sustainably managing wetlands

Eric Fishers family has been farming Wilgara since 1909. The cattle grazing property is in the heart of the Macquarie Marshes, one of Australia’s most significant wetlands. From an early age, Mr Fisher has been keen to conserve the natural and productive values of his property.

Easy steps to a triple bottom line

John Fyfe reckons his experience shows there are ‘easy steps to the triple bottom line’. From the time he and his twin brother Max bought their property in the late 1950s, land-caring was a big part of the Fyfe families farming practice.

The Seekamp collection 2002

Born and bred in Renmark, Jack Seekamp has worked a fruit block, run a company and lectured at University all the while making notes, taking photographs and keeping an eye on the Murray. As long ago as the 1940’s he raised concerns about salt levels, then in 1967, he produced a landmark home video ‘Salt in the Murray Valley’. Jack’s vast records have been described as ‘virtual goldmine for environmental scientists’ which is ‘priceless (more)...