The Australian Water Association and Arup have partnered to undertake a national survey of domestic water usage to help ensure that Australia has a sustainable water future. This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and respondents can enter …
Surveying Australia’s water consumers – help get the word out Read more »
On 16 March 2015 the Senate referred the following matter to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 25 June 2015: An inquiry into stormwater resources in Australia. The closing date for submissions is 24 April …
Senate inquiry into stormwater resources in Australia Read more »
A quarter of Australian homes have installed a rainwater tank, but CSIRO has found that households may not be aware of some of the maintenance requirements that come with rainwater tank ownership. In response, CSIRO has put together top 5 …
It’s raining water tanks: top tips for keeping them healthy and efficient Read more »
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) has published the eBooks Water Efficiency Around the Home and Green Home Cooling.
Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do is a new book by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the …
Blue Mind explores the remarkable effects of water on health and well-being Read more »
An assessment of past and future global water use has been made using a newly developed indicator: the blue water sustainability index (BlWSI). The BlWSI incorporates both nonrenewable groundwater use and nonsustainable water use that compromises environmental flow requirements.
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 review report presents 23 recommendations, including simplifying the processes for accrediting state water resource plan amendments and providing the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder with greater flexibility in using the proceeds of water trade to deliver environmental outcomes.
The Australian Groundwater Explorer provides access to a wide range of groundwater data, including around 800 000 bore locations, bore logs and landscape characteristics. The portal allows you to visualise and analyse groundwater information within an area of interest. Datasets …
The eBooks ‘Global Water Issues and Insights’ and ‘Living with Water Scarcity’ are available as open-access downloads from the Global Water Forum website.