The world’s fresh water supplies are almost fully exploited.Almost al, 97 per cent, of the world’s water is salt. Of the fresh water in the world, two thirds is locked up as ice and snow (the cryosphere – to you and me, kid!). Globally, three quarters of the water that is used is used by agriculture. India, China and the United States, use more fresh water than is available. The water level in those nation’s aquifers is falling as a result.The current food crisis has come about largely as a result as the shortfall in available water begins to impact on the cost of irrigation.Â
Snowy cuts threaten river’s delicate health, say Greens Date September 15, 2012 3 reading now 1 Read later James Robertson THE state government has cut a program for monitoring the ecological health of the Snowy River. Green groups say the decision suggests the government is not serious about plans to restore the river and instead Continue Reading →
People across Australia are being urged to get behind World Rivers Day which will happen on Sunday September 25 as millions of people across the globe celebrate how critical rivers are to communities.World Rivers Day was established in 2005. The Australian based not-for-profit organisation the International RiverFoundation is coordinating World Rivers Day throughout Australia. Millions of people will celebrate in countries such as the UK, Canada and the USA. Over 60 countries took part in World Rivers Day last year.Many celebrities are supporting World Rivers Day including marathon swimming star Tammy van Wisse (who swam the entire length of the mighty Murray), Olympic gold medallist Duncan Armstrong, and comedy stars Wil Anderson and Mark Mitchell. Other supporters include Icehouse star Iva Davies, musician Ami Williamson, actor Robyn Nevin andBeaconsfield mining hero Brant Webb.Water Matters Distribution List watermatters@ris.environment.gov.au
Water Matters Distribution List watermatters@ris.environment.gov.au Aug 10 (3 days ago) to watermatters Dear subscribers, Please find the link to issue 20 of Water Matters below. This issue of Water Matters features a story on the Wurrumiyanga community of Tiwi Islands receiving a fluoridated water supply thanks to a new water infrastructure project as part of the Continue Reading →
Revised Murray Basin plan released
Revised Murray Basin plan released Updated: 23:47, Monday August 6, 2012 A revised draft management plan for the Murray-Darling Basin proposes a lower minimum allocation for environmental flows. At the same time it also proposes a mechanism that could provide more water for the environment than initially recommended. The revised draft plan, released by Continue Reading →
Water ministers agree to model higher Murray flow
Water ministers agree to model higher Murray flow By Angelique Johnson, ABCJune 29, 2012, 3:06 pm tweet0 Email Print ABC © Enlarge photo South Australia says upstream states have agreed for modelling to be done of returning more environmental flows to the Murray-Darling river system. SA Water Minister Paul Caica says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority Continue Reading →
Fury flows in Griffith over drastic water cuts in the Murray Darling plan
Fury flows in Griffith over drastic water cuts in the Murray Darling plan by: Samantha Townsend From:The Daily Telegraph June 28, 201212:00AM 0 Nicole Cabrera, 18, and Frank Bagiante, 12, have a message for jester Water Minister Tony Burke. Pictures: Nic Gibson Source: The Daily Telegraph Rally in Griffith today against water cuts on the Continue Reading →