24 April 2024

A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years: Actions in the face of climate change

ATSE has urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river’s health and sustainability.

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ATSE has urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river’s health and sustainability.

In an essay series A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years: Actions in the face of climate change, ATSE urges more investment in technologies to monitor the river for climate impacts and in sustained governance with regional and rural communities at the centre, coupled with evolving our agriculture industry in the face of decreased water availability and accepted water sharing policies. 

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Essay collection summary
A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years

A summary of an essay series by Australia's leading water experts.

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Individual essays

Individual essays

Hydroclimate of the Murray-Darling Basin

Dr Lu Zhang, Dr Francis Chiew and Dr Tom Hatton FTSE

 


 

Challenges and adaptation needs for water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin in response to climate change

John Verhoeven, Professor Stuart Khan FTSE and Dr Megan Evans


 

Surface water and groundwater connectivity in the Murray-Darling Basin: Integrated management of connected resources

Dr Andrew Ross and Hon Professor John Williams FTSE


 

Riverine ecosystems and health: Soil-landscapes

Professor Robert Fitzpatrick FTSE, Associate Professor Luke Mosley, Dr Brett Thomas and Dr Erinne Stirling


 

Climate change challenges and adaptation needs for Murray-Darling Basin Ramsar Wetlands of international importance

Dr Kerri Muller and Dr Nick Whiterod


 

 

The past, present and future of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth

Associate Professor Luke Mosley, Dr Brenton Zampatti and Dr Matt Gibbs


 

Restoring sustainability to Murray-Darling Basin freshwater fish and aquatic ecosystems

Dr John Koehn


 

Challenges and adaptation opportunities for the Murray-Darling Basin in response to climate change: Industry development & adjustment

Dr Anne-Maree Boland, Tim Cummins, Claire Flanagan-Smith, Carl Larsen and Rebecca Schwarzman


 

Achieving a healthy, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin

Professor Sarah Ann Wheeler FASSA


 

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