Ecohydrology and UsEcohydrology is an inter-disciplinary subject which brings together researchers from a myriad of sciences to study the interactions between hydrology and ecology. The Centre of Excellence in Ecohydrology is a thriving model of a successful inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional research body. Researchers are based at the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan and Murdoch Universities and also in Albany, Waroona and Brisbane, and originate from Korea, Argentina, Germany and China in addition to Australia. Read more about the Centre of Excellence for EcohydrologyExplore our Research ThemesOur research themes cover problems faced around the world as people strive to meet the water needs of environments, population and industry. Wetlands and Waterways»
The theme group Waterways and Wetlands brings together people and projects focused on water in the landscape. Its major subthemes are: Semi-Arid Environments»
Much of Western Australia forms a semi-arid environment and we need to understand how the water in this environment functions Hydrological Processes»
When we study hydrological processes we aim for an understanding of the movement, distribution, and quality of water, considering both the hydrologic cycle and water resources. Underpinning all our research themes are two general fields: Climate Change and Science into Policy. These fields feed into all aspects of the research themes and underscore the critical nature of Ecohydrological research. Climate Change»
Adaptation, Resilience and SecurityClimate changes are predicted to have a significant impact on the amount and patterns of distribution of water resources. The effects of prolonged drought, in addition to over-allocation of water for human and agricultural consumption have led to significant changes to environmental flows reaching our critical wetlands and waterways. Read moreScience into Policy»
Converting knowledge into actionThe Centre of Excellence for Ecohydrology has a program aimed at developing evidentiary based systems that underpin water law and policy. For a state to sustain economic production, a land use policy and planning process is required that protects agricultural land and water assets and values. Read more |
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