Professor Lin Crase (Director of Centre for Water Policy and Management, La Trobe University) on water trading in Australia and how it is managed (or mismanaged).

This is a re-edit of the first La Trobe University podcast, released 23rd April 2008.

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Dr Brad Jorgensen (Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities, La Trobe University) on household consumption and conservation of water. How is do we save water?

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Iain Ellis (Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre, La Trobe University) talks about his work on preserving the breeding populations of a small fish called the Murray Hardyhead.

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Neil Ward (Director of Indigenous Engagement, Murray-Darling Basin Authority) focuses on the current challenges and successes in Indigenous engagement in the Murray-Darling Basin and presents his views of how we can help 'close the gap' with Indigenous Australians.

Part of the Murray Darling Seminar Series, hosted by the Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre, Charles Sturt University, the Murray CMA and the North East CMA. Delivered at the Albury-Wodonga campus of La Trobe University.

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Neil Ward (Director of Indigenous Engagement, Murray-Darling Basin Authority) focuses on the current challenges and successes in Indigenous engagement in the Murray-Darling Basin and presents his views of how we can help 'close the gap' with Indigenous Australians.

Part of the Murray Darling Seminar Series, hosted by the Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre, Charles Sturt University, the Murray CMA and the North East CMA. Delivered at the Albury-Wodonga campus of La Trobe University.

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Andrew Briggs (Waterways Project Officer, North East Catchment Management Authority).

The current practice of burning debris heaps from waterway restoration works is attracting increasing scrutiny from community groups and government institutions due to concerns about greenhouse emissions, fire and occupational health and safety. The NECMA has taken a proactive approach to these issues and commenced a project in partnership with Earth Systems to develop a mobile device to convert woody debris into biochar. Following on from a successful feasibility study, a mobile prototype furnace has been developed and is being subjected to extensive field tests prior to the construction of the final commercial unit. This technology represents an extensive reduction in greenhouse emissions, eliminates many of the risks associated with open burning of debris heaps and has significant potential benefits for agriculture and other end uses.

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Andrew Briggs (Waterways Project Officer, North East Catchment Management Authority).

The current practice of burning debris heaps from waterway restoration works is attracting increasing scrutiny from community groups and government institutions due to concerns about greenhouse emissions, fire and occupational health and safety. The NECMA has taken a proactive approach to these issues and commenced a project in partnership with Earth Systems to develop a mobile device to convert woody debris into biochar. Following on from a successful feasibility study, a mobile prototype furnace has been developed and is being subjected to extensive field tests prior to the construction of the final commercial unit. This technology represents an extensive reduction in greenhouse emissions, eliminates many of the risks associated with open burning of debris heaps and has significant potential benefits for agriculture and other end uses.

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Danielle Linklater (MDFRC, La Trobe University) on how plant species are monitored and catalogued in Mildura.

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Dr Gavin Rees (Assistant Director, Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre).

Extensive growth of Azolla (floating fern), poor water quality and fish deaths have been a part of the recent life of the Broken Creek. This seminar will describe the history of the creek, the research that has led to our understanding of how the undesirable states occur and the management and monitoring strategies that have been put in place. Gavin will also suggest some long term prospects for its management, especially on the back of the 2012 floods.

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Dr Gavin Rees (Assistant Director, Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre).

Extensive growth of Azolla (floating fern), poor water quality and fish deaths have been a part of the recent life of the Broken Creek. This seminar will describe the history of the creek, the research that has led to our understanding of how the undesirable states occur and the management and monitoring strategies that have been put in place. Gavin will also suggest some long term prospects for its management, especially on the back of the 2012 floods.

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