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Australian Water Resources
Australia's Water Resources seeks to explore the circumstances underpinning the profound reorientation of attitudes and relationships to water that has taken place in Australia in recent decades. The changing emphasis from development to management of water resources continues to evolve and is reflected in a series of public policy initiatives directed towards rational, efficient and sustainable use of the nation's water. Australia is now recognised as a pacesetter in water reform.
Good Gardens with Less Water
Good Gardens with Less Water will show you how. A companion to Kevin Handreck's best-selling Gardening Down-Under...With specific chapters devoted to watering systems and equipment, mulches, planting techniques and potted plants, this book offers practical solutions for anyone who wishes to garden sustainably.
Living Waters
This book follows the diverse common themes and patterns that link inland waters from Tasmania to the tropics. It shows how cycles of change, the ways that different wetland animals travel through and between wetlands, and the interactions of the animals themselves create an ever-changing ecological kaleidoscope.
The New Ornamental Garden
This book takes a fresh look at garden-worthy plants for Australian conditions....All gardeners will benefit from reading this book!
Websites
Australian Water Association
The Australian Water Association is Australia’s biggest water network inspiring and driving a sustainable water future. We provide individuals with career enrichment and organisations with business opportunities as we share information and knowledge, connect members with industry and stakeholders, and inspire positive change.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Improving the sustainable management of Australia’s water resources for agriculture, the environment and communities.
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Formerly Total Eden - No matter what industry you're in and what challenges you face, Nutrien Water has the technical knowledge, experience and quality range of products to provide you the right solution.
Water Management
WA Dept. of Primary Industries & Regional Development
Online Videos
Gardening Australia : Water
This program ends its 25th anniversary year with four specials that take a look at the factors that influence plant growth, including climate, soil and light. This episode looks at water.
How to Install Garden Irrigation
Installing your own irrigation system is easy and it takes all the hassle out of watering your garden.
Irrigation Made Easy: Here's how you install irrigation
A lot of people find irrigation a bit daunting but Josh from Gardening Australia loves it so he has some tips for making it simple.
The New Inventors
Hosted by James O'Loghlin, The New Inventors is out in the garden, checking out seeds of inspirations that have grown into great inventions. Deciding the winner of these three inventions are: agricultural scientist Chris Russell, materials engineer Veena Sahajwalla, and special guest judge, landscape architect Costa Georgiadis.
Inventions featured on the program:
BULL ANT IRRIGATION MASTER by inventors John Gargula and Greg McLeod from SA
Scope: Water
Manager of the Water Supply Operation at Melbourne Water, John Woodland, shows us the process of treating water, before it gets to our taps. Brisbane Water Civil Engineer Andy Moore shows us how this water can be pumped out and used as an alternative water supply.
Water Corporation WA
Covers topics such as: groundwater, water efficiency, WA's wastewater system, designing a waterwise garden.
Online Journals
Irrigation Australia
The Irrigation Australia Journal is the official publication of Irrigation Australia Limited and is published quarterly in a digital format.
Books and DVD's in the Library
Good Gardens with Less Water
It is possible to have a great garden anywhere in Australia, even under the toughest water restrictions. Good Gardens with Less Water will show you how. .
Sustainable Gardens
Good Gardens with Less Water presents the reader with concise and easy-to-understand advice on how to care for garden soils and grow good quality plants even under the toughest of conditions.
Water Erosion and Waterlogging (DVD)
Rainfall and the way it is managed over a farm landscape has a great bearing on both crop and pasture production. Without on-farm water management, too much rain can be as detrimental to agricultural productivity as too little.
Waterwise House and Garden
This practical guide shows how we can contribute to conserving water, our most precious resource, in our home and garden. Waterwise House and Garden takes a planned approach to saving water in the home using different household reticulation options including the use of rainwater tanks and recycling greywater. This book is an accessible and informative resource guaranteed to help you reduce the environmental impact of everyday living, and dramatically reduce your household water bill in the process.
Waterwise Plants and Gardening
Waterwise Plants outlines the six vital principles you need to apply to create a garden that is beautiful as well as waterwise.