Issue 17, December 2022 - GISERA - Page 3

CSIRO Map of overland water flow, shown by yellow, red, grey and blue imaging

Issue 17, December 2022

Learn about new research in the Narrabri region, catch up on our community webcasts, and read about CSIRO soils research earning international recognition.

SA groundwater

Decision support framework for
groundwater development scenarios

This factsheet describes research into stakeholder perspectives on groundwater management and climate change adaptation, supported by the development and assessment […]

CSIRO's GISERA community webcast - illustration

Community webcast # 2 – ten years of GISERA research

CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance recently hosted a second community webcast to highlight research on potential impacts of onshore gas activities, conducted over the past 10 years.

Sample jar for stygofauna field sampling

Examination of stygofauna ecosystems of the Beetaloo Sub-basin

This fact sheet provides an overview of new CSIRO research into the extent to which stygofauna present in water bores reflect their presence more widely within aquifers in the Beetaloo Sub-basin, Northern Territory.

CSIRO seismic survey Narrabri AgTEM equipment on 4WD

Geochemical modelling and geophysical surveys to refine understanding of connectivity between coal seams and aquifers

This fact sheet provides an overview of CSIRO research designed to improve our knowledge of groundwater systems in the Gunnedah and Surat basins in the Narrabri region of NSW.

Chinchilla, Qld

Community wellbeing and attitudes to coal seam gas development in south-west Queensland – 2014 to 2024

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO research project exploring trends in community wellbeing and attitudes to coal seam gas (CSG) development over the past decade across different industry phases: from construction through to full operation.

Volcanic Warrumbungle Ranges near Narrabri, NSW

Microbial communities and their ability to degrade prospective chemicals used in coal seam gas activities

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO research project investigating microbial degradation of chemicals used in coal seam gas (CSG) activities in soils and waters in the Narrabri region, NSW.

CSG holding ponds

Methane contributions from holding ponds

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO research project investigating the potential contribution of Queensland’s coal seam gas (CSG) holding ponds to methane emissions.

Fragile soils in the Beetaloo landscape.

Investigating Beetaloo Sub-basin shale formations to improve long-term integrity of decommissioned gas wells

This project will assess the ability of shale formations in the Beetaloo Sub-basin to self-seal or ‘creep’ over time after gas well decommissioning, creating a natural barrier to movements of hydrocarbon fluids.

Take a tour – ten years of CSIRO’s GISERA research 

GISERA has launched the new interactive Take a Tour web-based experience.

Seismic monitoring station in Western Australia

The more you look, the more you’ll find – measuring seismic activity in WA

Some facts on improvements in seismic monitoring and what this means for measuring seismic activity before and after industrial activities.

CSIRO researchers soil sampling in the field

CSIRO soils research recognised by scientific community

Cutting edge CSIRO research into the impacts of hydraulic fracturing chemicals on soils has been published in the international scientific journal Environmental Pollution.

cows in field with gas well

Community priorities revealed in GISERA survey

Long-term legacy issues associated with onshore gas development have emerged as an issue of high importance for community, government and industry according to a new survey conducted by CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental research Alliance (GISERA).

GISERA research locations map

Mapping out our research

GISERA's research takes place across Australia and now you can use our new research location map to zoom in on the action.

Cows in field of grass, one cow with tracking GPS collar on is eating grass

Community webcast – 10 years of GISERA research

CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance hosted a community webcast recently to highlight research on potential impacts of onshore gas, conducted over the past 10 years.

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Origin well pad

Investigating the environmental, social and economic impacts of onshore gas development in the Northern Territory

In September 2018, CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance (GISERA), partnered with the Northern Territory Government to deliver […]

CSIRO Map of overland water flow, shown by yellow, red, grey and blue imaging

Putting land management knowledge into practice

If good fences make good neighbours then keeping unsealed roads in good condition goes double when it comes to access tracks constructed by onshore gas development companies on farms and other rural properties.

Volcanics in the Namopi region

Groundwater modelling and predictive analysis to inform CSG impact assessment, monitoring and management

This fact sheet describes CSIRO research project activities relating to independent groundwater modelling and predictive analyses in the Narrabri region of New South Wales.

Minkie Waterhole full of water, with the sun shining on it and surrounded by large trees and banks

Developing flood model scenarios for Cooper Creek

Enabling a better understanding of flooding in the Cooper Creek catchment in south-west Queensland.