Finbox has been developed as a resource to help guide anyone from community groups, natural resource management groups or catchment management authorities, through to government agencies in establishing a demonstration reach, which is a reach of river or area of …
Ecological restoration has grown rapidly and now encompasses not only classic ecological theory but also utilitarian concerns, such as preparedness for climate change and provisioning of ecosystem services. Three dominant perspectives compete to influence the science and practice of river …
Ecological Restoration of Streams and Rivers: Shifting Strategies and Shifting Goals Read more »
The Places You Love alliance has completed a landmark survey of Australia’s environment. More than any time in our history, humans are impacting the health and function of nature, with significant implications for the well-being and prosperity of Australian society.
The upper and mid reaches of Sydney’s iconic Parramatta River, which feeds Sydney Harbour, have become too polluted for swimming and other activities to continue. A new initiative aims to make the whole river swimmable again by 2025.
The Australian River Restoration Centre (ARRC) and the Murray-Darling Wetlands Working Group have established the Riverspace website to create a space for people to share knowledge about rivers and wetlands. Become part of the community by featuring your projects on …
Riverspace – A new space for wetlands, rivers and people Read more »
There once was a creek that began in the hills of Rainworth (Brisbane, Australia) and flowed through what is now Rosalie Village, where it mingled with a large swamp before winding its way through Milton to the Brisbane River. Though …
There once was a creek… Uncovering the lost creek of Rainworth, Rosalie and Milton Read more »
The new Brisbane City Plan 2014 has been approved and has a commencement date of 30 June 2014. It will guide how land in Brisbane can be used and developed. Environmental information resources include biodiversity and waterways, natural hazards (including …
Brisbane City Plan 2014 – environmental information resources Read more »
RipRap Edition 37 focuses on the multiple benefits that can be gained from river and riparian restoration, with science and stories about ‘the colour of living carbon’ and the opportunities carbon farming and carbon credits present for promoting ongoing conservation …
RipRap Edition 37: Rivers of Carbon – Rivers of Life Read more »
Riverprize is a prestigious international environmental award, giving recognition, reward and support to those who have developed and implemented outstanding, visionary and sustainable programs in river management. Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Riverprize, comprising the Australian Riverprize, the …
The Hawkesbury-Nepean River Recovery Program comprised seven projects and has improved river health in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River System in western Sydney by making more water available for the environment and reducing nutrient inputs. This major program’s achievements were formally recognised …
Hawkesbury-Nepean River Recovery Program wins two awards Read more »