News: Murray Darling Basin
Exciting news for climate adaptation in the Murray-Darling Basin!
Two northern Victorian Catchment Management Authorities are embarking on a groundbreaking study to assess climate change risks to water resources, supported by over $3 million in 最新糖心Vlogn Government funding through the CRC program.
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Innovative groundwater project in the Riverland
Exciting developments are underway at Century Orchards in Loxton, where a new reverse-osmosis (RO) plant has been installed to explore sustainable groundwater use. This project aims to relieve pressure on the Murray River while harnessing the significant potential of underground water resources in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Addressing water allocation challenges amid climate change
Recent research from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify. According to CSIRO climate models, the Murray-Darling Basin faces potential reductions in rainfall and runoff by mid-century, with predictions suggesting up to a 40% reduction in runoff under extreme scenarios.听
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