4.2: Regional scale sediment and nutrient budgets

Gary Caitcheon — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:46:14 +0000

Project Number:

4.02

Proj Number:

402

Leader:

Gary Caitcheon

Abstract

To manage sediment and nutrient inputs to rivers we need to identify which of the erosion processes are most important in different parts of the catchment. This project aims to do this and so increase our understanding of how current land-uses impact the river systems in two north Australian river catchments.

Outcomes

In conjunction with other TRaCK research, the findings from this project will help predict the potential consequences of land use change on river and estuary health. This will assist water planners and natural resource managers to make improved decisions when considering water allocation and development options in tropical river catchments.

Sediment and nutrient loads

TRaCK Project 402 Updates

4.2: Regional scale sediment and nutrient budgets

Outcomes