Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - August, 2022
The NSW government is replacing Resilience NSW in response to a recent flood report.
Restoration roadmap released
Scientists are calling for a national approach to marine and coastal restoration.
Sand slug solutions sought
Authorities are looking at options to fix a giant “sand slug” in the Murray River.
Wastewater tests on NZ forest
Researchers have used treated wastewater to support native reforestation.
City tree scheme continues
Melbourne Water is helping plant trees to cool the city and improve water quality.
Deepwater spill still seen
Traces of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were still detectable in 2020.
Macquarie deaths investigated
The New South Wales EPA is investigating a large-scale fish die-off at Lake Macquarie.
Murray-Darling dams near full
Murray-Darling Basin dams and catchments are nearly full, and its management authority says high flows are likely to continue.
New portal for NSW needs
WaterNSW has launched a new service for landholders applying to dig new bores.
Power boon at SA site
A wastewater site in South Australia has been generating more electricity than it requires.
Quick coral boost cover
The highest levels of coral cover in 36 years have been recorded in parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Coastal cull left to councils
The NSW Government may let coastal councils decide how to use shark nets.
Dam drop prompts power plans
Tasmania’s dam levels have dropped below a safeguard threshold introduced in 2016.
Harvesting change rejected
Despite new legislation, debate about ‘flood harvesting’ continues in the Murray-Darling basin valleys.
Mangrove deaths traced
Researchers say they have solved the mystery of the catastrophic death of 40 million mangrove trees around the Gulf of Carpentaria in 2016.
MDB target to be missed
A review has found that 450 GL of water meant for the environment of the Murray-Darling Basin will not be recovered by 2024.
Water drives paper battery
International researchers have developed a water-activated disposable paper battery.