Decision support framework for groundwater development scenarios
This study developed and tested a decision support framework to improve management of groundwater resources. Research outcomes considered probable future groundwater use scenarios, taking account of climate change and various future water use patterns for irrigation, forestry, onshore gas and other industries in the south east of South Australia.
Increasing demands on available water resources and the requirement for sustainable development have implications for the amount of water available for agricultural and industrial uses in the future. This science-based decision support framework can assist policy development and decision-makers to manage valuable water resources.
Reports and journals
Groundwater in the South East SA under climate change: scenario modelling and stakeholder perspectives of impacts, adaptation and management
This study aimed to investigate stakeholder perspectives on groundwater management and climate change adaptation, supported by the development and assessment of future groundwater scenarios. Groundwater scenarios were developed in consultation with the stakeholders to investigate changes in recharge and groundwater levels in the south east of South Australia using plausible climate scenarios and associated changes in groundwater management and use.
Resources
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 of future groundwater scenarios. Groundwater scenarios were developed in consultation with the stakeholders to investigate changes in recharge and groundwater levels in the south east of South Australia using plausible climate scenarios and associated changes in groundwater management and use.
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