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Publications & reports … Report outlining sustainable strategies to treat urban runoff and improve stormwater quality before it reaches waterways. In cities across the world, sprawling urban and suburban development has increased the area of impervious surfaces i.e. roads, rooftops, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways. A journal published by Nature Sustainability for…

Guidelines & strategy … Strategic plan for the Yarra River outlining actions to protect the river corridor, improve environmental health, and guide future planning and development. Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo, the Yarra Strategic Plan, is a 10-year plan to manage and protect and enhance the Yarra River, Birrarung and its significant parklands as one living and integrated entity. The…

Melbourne is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. Melbourne’s population is forecast to rise from 5 million to 9 million by 2056. This, along with the effects of climate change, is putting increasing pressure on our water supplies. A recent survey conducted by Melbourne's water corporations found most Melburnians admit they do not know the recommended water usage or what they are using ……

Papers & presentations … Poster showing 122 years of Australian rainfall data, highlighting long-term patterns, variability, and climate trends across the country. The Bureau of Meteorology now has a free downloadable poster of 122 Years fo Australian Rainfall (1900 - 2021) The rainfall analyses and associated maps use data contained in the Bureau of Meteorology climate database, the…

Factsheets & tools … Community education resources from Stormwater Shepherds that help people understand how everyday actions affect stormwater and local waterways. Stormwater Shepherds is an Australina based not-for-profit organisation committed to restoring the health of waterways. Stormwater Shepherds work through stakeholder action, education and advocacy.The  Stormwater…

Guidelines & strategy … Regional flood management strategy outlining actions to reduce flood risk and improve resilience across Port Phillip and Westernport catchments. The Flood Management Strategy for Port Phillip and Westernport sets the 10-year direction for flood management in the region. The strategy is guided by a collective vision, objectives and 10-year outcomes.…

Factsheets & tools … Tool providing water outlook data and forecasts to help understand water availability, climate conditions, and future water supply risks across Australia. The Australian Water Outlook tool is an interactive platform developed by the Bureau of Meteorology . This tool provides Australia-wide information on key water outlook components including soil moisture, runoff…

Papers & presentations … Research paper on how stormwater infiltration affects downslope soil moisture and tree water use, improving understanding of urban water management. The fate of infiltrated water from stormwater infiltration systems is either ignored or simplistically assumed to contribute to recharge and subsequent baseflow. This paper shows that in areas with low…

Papers & presentations … Paper on integrated waterways, exploring how water, sewage, and stormwater systems interact to improve management and create synergies in urban areas. This paper was delivered by Glenn Browning from Healthy Land and Waterways at The Australian Stream Management Conference in August 2021. In an effort to help break down silos between various water streams in…

Case studies … Case studies and checklists supporting integrated water management in Fishermans Bend, with guidance for planning water-sensitive urban renewal projects. The Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area (FBURA) Integrated Water Management (IWM) case studies and checklists provide practical guidance to support water-sensitive planning and development in large-scale urban renewal precincts…