Webinar: Innovations in water management - the future of the Murray-Darling Basin

This Webinar took place on the 15th November 2023. You can access the recording of the webinar here.

We were absolutely delighted to host a webinar in conjunction with One Basin partner, Water RA.
 
The Murray–Darling Basin is Australia's largest and most complex river system facing many challenges, including climate change, population growth and water scarcity.

In this free, online discussion, a panel hosted by One Basin CRC CEO Mike Stewardson explored how we can work together to innovate water management in the Basin to ensure that it remains productive, resilient and sustainable.

It also offered the chance to share ideas and perspectives and learn about the latest thinking on water management innovation in the Murray-Darling Basin.

A range of innovative ideas were discussed, including how to: enhance river operations, develop alternate water sources and supplies, and enhance environmental water management with complementary works.

The role of collaboration and research in supporting the successful application of these ideas were explored, as was the importance of diverse voices and interests, including First Nations, in presenting and evaluating alternatives.

The panel comprised:

• Professor Mike Stewardson (panel chair)
  One Basin CRC CEO
  University of Melbourne

• Professor Seth Westra
  One Basin CRC Director, Research
  University of Adelaide

• Professor Geoff Cockfield
  One Basin CRC Commercialisation and Adoption Program Lead
  University of Southern Queensland

• Karen Hutchinson
  One Basin CRC Irrigated Agriculture Industry Convenor
  Murrumbidgee Irrigation

• Dr Raelene Ward
  One Basin CRC Board Member
  University of Southern Queensland