Page 3 – Managing Water Ecosystems

Flood inundation mapping in the Murray-Darling Basin: River Murray Flood Inundation Model

Before human modification, floodplain riparian species established in relation to a natural flow regime where trees along river banks were inundated once every 1-2 years and floodplain trees, once every 3-5 years or even 10 depending on the species.

Linking river flow and ecology in Nepal

Providing an understanding of riverine ecological indicators, building in-country research capacity and understanding the role of environmental flows are all fundamental to prevent future environmental degradation in Nepal.

Response of riparian vegetation to drought and flood

In the past, estimates of water requirements of floodplain trees were based on past hydrology and inundation trends rather than quantitative measurements to understand how trees use water (when, where from in the soil profile) and the drivers of tree condition.

Spatial tool to assist with water management decisions in the Murray-Darling Basin

A tool based on ground observations of riparian woody vegetation evapotranspiration has been developed using remote sensing to aid water accounting and management in the Murray-Darling Basin.

A National Atlas of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems

Groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are at threat in areas where groundwater impacts are occurring as a result of over extraction.

Water savings from willow removal

Water scarcity is a guarantee into the future especially in semi-arid and arid environments and in riparian systems flow alterations open up the way for invasion of weed species.