Water Research Centre /environment/ en ‘Humanity’s signature’: study finds plastic pollution in the world’s lakes can be worse than in oceans /environment/news/list/2023/07/17/humanitys-signature-study-finds-plastic-pollution-in-the-worlds-lakes-can-be A world-first study has found concentrations of plastics in some lakes are higher than in the most contaminated parts of oceans, demonstrating the extent to which plastics have invaded Earth’s ecosystems. July 17 2023 Belinda Gosden /environment/news/list/2023/07/17/humanitys-signature-study-finds-plastic-pollution-in-the-worlds-lakes-can-be Researchers win R&D award with Goyder Institute /environment/news/list/2021/12/07/researchers-win-rd-award-with-goyder-institute The Goyder Institute Partners were recently awarded the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Water Association’s SA Branch R&D Award for the Institute’s second term research program. This is a wonderful recognition of the quality and impact of the Institute’s research, with the award acknowledging its significant contribution to a sustainable and prosperous water future for South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog and ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog. December 07 2021 a1223082 /environment/news/list/2021/12/07/researchers-win-rd-award-with-goyder-institute Launch of Professor Sarah Wheelers' book - Water Markets: A Global Assessment /environment/news/list/2021/11/16/launch-of-professor-sarah-wheelers-book-water-markets-a-global-assessment National Water Week aims to inspire individuals, communities and organisations to build awareness around the value of water and this years' event was a ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide success. November 16 2021 a1223082 /environment/news/list/2021/11/16/launch-of-professor-sarah-wheelers-book-water-markets-a-global-assessment Research informing Coorong South Lagoon's future management of aquatic plants and algae /environment/news/list/2021/10/05/research-informing-coorong-south-lagoons-future-management-of-aquatic-plants October 05 2021 a1223082 /environment/news/list/2021/10/05/research-informing-coorong-south-lagoons-future-management-of-aquatic-plants What is a 1 in 100 year weather event and why do they keep happening so often? /environment/news/list/2021/03/23/what-is-a-1-in-100-year-weather-event-and-why-do-they-keep-happening-so-often March 23 2021 a1223082 /environment/news/list/2021/03/23/what-is-a-1-in-100-year-weather-event-and-why-do-they-keep-happening-so-often Research featured in 'Science' finds climate change key factor in rivers running dry /environment/news/list/2021/03/23/research-featured-in-science-finds-climate-change-key-factor-in-rivers-running While climate change’s impact on water volumes and flooding and drought is widely recognised, this is the first research to examine the changes in river flow globally using direct measurements of stream flow. March 23 2021 a1223082 /environment/news/list/2021/03/23/research-featured-in-science-finds-climate-change-key-factor-in-rivers-running New tool helps assess risks to the Murray River floodplain systems /environment/news/list/2021/03/22/new-tool-helps-assess-risks-to-the-murray-river-floodplain-systems March 22 2021 a1223082 /environment/news/list/2021/03/22/new-tool-helps-assess-risks-to-the-murray-river-floodplain-systems