Unraveling the nitrogen cycle in a periodically anoxic estuary [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Dr PL Cook; Prof BD Eyre; Dr MR Grace; Mr G Rooney; Dr MR Hipsey

Brief description Climate change is likely to lead to reduced river inflows to estuaries which can lead to oxygen depletion and major changes in nutrient cycling. This project will help inform the public and policy makers about the role of environmental flows in maintaining estuarine function, and thus guide future decisions on environmental flow requirements in the Yarra River Estuary. The benefits of this understanding will also flow on to improved understanding and management of nitrogen loads to Port Phillip Bay. This project will form a close collaborative partnership between Monash University, Melbourne Water and the EPA. This collaboration will ensure the integration of cutting edge science with innovative management regimes

Funding Amount $210,000

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