Can dispersed, catchment-scale, urban stormwater retention restore stream ecosystems?
Researchers: A/Prof Chris Walsh (Resource Management and Geography), Dr TD Fletcher ID: LP0883610 2008: $50,000 2009: $97,500 2010: $87,500 2011: $87,500 2012: $67,500 2013: $20,000 Primary Research Fields, Courses and Disciplines: 2707-Ecology and Evolution APA(I) Award(s): 1 Collaborating/Partner Organisation(s): Melbourne Water, Shire of Yarra Ranges Project Summary: This project is a world-first, catchment-scale, experimental test of the benefits of new stormwater treatment approaches to stream health. The project, a collaboration with Melbourne Water and the Shire of Yarra Ranges, integrates river, urban stormwater and water resource management for multiple benefits. It should accelerate the uptake of smart, sustainable technologies in stormwater use and management, and identify better investment strategies for urban water and river management. The robust testing of the effect of new treatment design objectives by a catchment-scale experiment will have a strong impact on research
