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Science

Science underpins the planning and management strategies for salinity. Research undertaken by the NSW Government is focussing on:

• The biophysical processes of salinity
• Land use systems that minimise recharge or allow use of saline-affected land and water
• The impacts of salinity on natural ecosystems
• The social and economic impacts of salinity management actions
• modelling

These pages provide information on:

• how Catchment Management Authorities, government agencies, land managers, local government and industry groups can obtain the best available scientific knowledge and technical support to control salinity
• how salinity assessments provide information on the current status and future predictions of areas affected by salinity
• how salinity targets help in the monitoring and evaluation of salinity management actions and the success in managing salinity
• a range of data sets and mapping and modelling products that are relevant to salinity management
• decision support tools that will help Catchment Management Authorities and other land managers make better decisions about managing natural resources
• pilot projects and schemes that look at the practical issues in delivering effective on ground programs that help halt and manage dryland salinity
• other organisations that have an interest or involvement in salinity