Updating the science for the Mitchell water plan

Since the Mitchell water plan was made in 2007, new scientific information has been collected on the water requirements of ecosystems. The ability to monitor stream flows and groundwater levels has also improved.

New knowledge comes from:

• ecological assessments
• overland flow assessments
• social and economic assessments
• engagement with First Nations peoples
• climate variability assessments.

This information will be used to update the water plan, including flow objectives and performance indicators to ensure sustainable water management.

Our areas of focus for water planning science are arranged across 8 themes which are all influenced by climate variability and uncertainty. These themes are detailed in our Water planning science plan (PDF, 10.1MB) and our storymap.