Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP160101225
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Ecohydrologic functioning of ephemeral streams. This project aims to increase understanding of how surface-groundwater interactions sustain vegetation associated with ephemeral streams. One of the biggest problems faced by mining and regional development in arid regions is how to protect ecological and heritage values of ephemeral streams by minimising impacts of water abstraction and surplus discharge. The project will use environmental tracers, coupled with assessment of vegetation water use and numerical modelling, to assess resilience of ephemeral streams to changes in flows resulting from mining activities and climate-related shifts in recharge. Expected outcomes of the project include providing appropriate context for evaluating and adapting management to conserve scarce water resources. This project should significantly contribute to the sustainable management of both mineral and groundwater resources.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 11-2017
End Date: 06-2021
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $620,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Hydrogeology | Ecosystem Function | Ecological Applications | Isotope Geochemistry
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Sparseland, Permanent Grassland and Arid Zone Land and Water Management | Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments | Mining Land and Water Management |
