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.

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

Australia's ocean climate and geoscience research capability will more than double when its latest ocean-going research vessel joins the national fleet in 2012, says CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark.

The Healthy Water Ecosystems Theme, as part of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship, is providing the knowledge to protect or restore the health of Australia’s water ecosystems.

CSIRO researchers are using their wealth of knowledge and tools to guide sustainability within changing landscapes, land uses and climate and explore trade-offs in natural resource management.

CSIRO researchers are taking an integrated view of water resource management.

CSIRO applies its expertise to research the role and risks urban water environments pose on the quality of our drinking water.

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.

This brochure, produced in July 2009, details the final research outcomes from the CLLAMMecology Research Cluster. (2 pages)

Innovative CSIRO research has revealed a new mechanism for aluminium tolerance in wheat by studying a highly resistant variety from Brazil.

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.