The key to the long-term health of Australian rivers. This project tackles the challenging issue of predicting the ability of rivers to process anthropogenic nutrients (=assimilative capacity). This f

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The key to the long-term health of Australian rivers. This project tackles the challenging issue of predicting the ability of rivers to process anthropogenic nutrients (=assimilative capacity). This foundational information is needed for catchment restoration efforts, including market-based approaches. The project will combine the world-class expertise of modellers, biogeochemists, water and environmental managers, and catchment restoration experts to undertake targeted experimental work, analysis of long-term monitoring data, and modelling studies. Using this multipronged approach, expected benefits include improving the accuracy of predictions of the capacity of rivers to assimilate nutrient sources, now and in future conditions, such as population growth, and climate change scenarios.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 4104 - Environmental Management. Lead: Prof Michele Burford