Complementary Measures Evaluation Method
Complementary Measures have been proposed in the Murray-Darling Basin to address threats to ecosystems.
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority engaged CSIRO to develop an evidence-based method to evaluate the effectiveness of these measures and to relate their benefit to environmental water provision.
Marcus Cooling was an expert member of the project team.
Yanco Creek Strategic Water Plan
The Yanco-Billabong creek system is part of the water supply network in the NSW Riverina and supports important conservation values.
This plan reviewed the social, economic, cultural and environmental values and threats of the system and made recommendations for water operations.
Groundwater Impacts in Pilbara Ecosystems
Dewatering of open cut mines in the West Australian Pilbara affects groundwater dependent vegetation, wetlands and watercourses.
Working with Jacobs, Marcus Cooling provided advice on the identification and prediction of groundwater impacts and their management.
Pike Floodplain – Objectives and Targets
Pike is an extensive floodplain system at Renmark, South Australia, where a range of rehabilitation works are being implemented.
Marcus has been involved in environmental water planning at the Pike Floodplain for almost 20 years, contributing to the development of objectives and rehabilitation measures.
Environmental Water Management Plans – Expert Review
Marcus Cooling was appointed to a panel of experts by the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning as a reviewer of wetland and river watering plans.