The Namoi region is one of a series of 18 regions being assessed as part of the CSIRO Murray-Darling Basin Sustainable Yields Project.

The Border Rivers area is one of a series of 18 regions being assessed as part of the CSIRO Murray-Darling Basin Sustainable Yields Project.

Evidence that the world's water cycle has already intensified is contained in new research to be published in the American Journal of Climate.

New analysis shows that the water scarcity being experienced in southeast Australia started up to 15 years ago.

Our research is underpinning improved national regulations and guidelines for the safe use of chemicals and disposal of wastes.

Minerals Down Under Flagship researchers are examining sustainable processing through systems innovation.

We focus on finding new, integrated ways to manage our water supply and water resources issues. This includes land use change, salinity, climate change, groundwater extraction and drainage schemes. 

CSIRO applies rigorous economic research to deliver real policy solutions for natural resource management around Australia.

Dr Peter Caccetta talks about his work helping to change the way remote sensing data is used in Australia in this video. (3:00)

Soil acidity is a more serious problem than salinity for Australian agriculture, and this video outlines a research project where biotechnology is being used to make pasture plants more acid-tolerant. (4:00)

Dr Jenny Carter is examining sustainable forestry and its environmental benefits, particularly with regards to trees and water.

Dr Evan Christen’s primary research areas are irrigation, drainage for control of salinity and waterlogging and the reuse of drainage and waste waters.

Details of the research areas, achievements, partnerships and capacity of the Healthy Water Ecosystems Theme, part of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (4 pages)

This article from Farming Ahead is a continuation of the series on the Harden long-term experiments which looks at deep drainage, the water moving below the deepest crop roots. (3 pages)

A factsheet providing general information about salinity in Australia. (4 pages)

Remote sensing is an important tool in environmental management, providing up-to-date, detailed information about land condition and use.