Water Major Publications

Outside of the polar regions, there can be no areas of the earth that are untouched and unaltered by human presence. But some are valued particularly highly, for example national parks, especially those that are designated World Heritage for their natural features. Other valued areas involve considerable human modification – especially agricultural lands which have, by definition, been markedly modified. We gain considerable satisfaction 

ust to demonstrate that even the most clear-thinking politicians get dazzled by the complexities of water supply, Andrew Robb once argued that, “If 30 per cent of Singapore relies on recycled water, something is wrong with Australia,” as we recycle virtually none.

Water, and its collection and use, has become a highly politicized issue.  Its economics in terms of scarcity value for urban use is however straightforward.  And the techniques for its collection and delivery are well established.   

An examination of costs and availabilities of new water supply sources for Melbourne and other urban areas in Victoria

An examination of costs and availabilities of new water supply sources for Melbourne and other urban areas in Victoria.

Effects on Agricultural Productivity and the Environment

Address by Dr Alan Moran to Earthwatch’s Shearwater Conference

Conference on Australian Water Reform