The results of this study have revealed that the number of freshwater fishes (species diversity) of the King Edward River is higher than has previously been recorded for a Western Australian river. Twenty-six freshwater fish species were recorded, which is three species higher than the much larger Fitzroy River in the southern Kimberley. The study also resulted in a number of range extensions, including Butler's Grunter and Silver Cobbler to the west, and the Slender Gudgeon to the north and east. What appears to be an undescribed species of glassfish was captured. It differs morphologically from described species in head spines (or lack of), fin rays, as well as relative body measurements. Similarly, an undescribed ectoparasite, Argulus sp. (Crustacea: Branchiura), was found on the caudal (tail) fin lobes of one Black Bream (Jenkin's Grunter) and three Spangled Perch. Interestingly, a considerable proportion of Black Bream, which is widespread throughout the system but essentially restricted to main channel sites, had 'blubber-lips'.

This discussion paper reports the outcomes of an initiative undertaken by CSIRO and The Ian Potter Foundation that has assessed the role of the nongovernment sector in conserving Australia's bushland and natural resources. The paper forms the final component of a three year study that has evaluated opportunities for the use of incentive-based instruments in the conservation of remnant vegetation. The study is funded through the National Program on Rehabilitation, Management and Conservation of Remnant Vegetation which is funded by the Land and Water Resources R&D Corporation and Environment Australia..

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The Northern Australia Irrigation Futures (NAIF) research program has provided new knowledge, tools and processes to support decision making regarding irrigation in northern Australia.

Catchment condition is ultimately a judgement that depends on biophysical attributes in the context of social and economic values. These value judgements can be made at local to regional scales. The audit's assessment of catchment condition, defined in terms of land, water and biota components, presents a way to make comparative assessments of catchment biophysical condition. It provides an information input for catchment management decisions. The assessment used an indicator approach and a geographic data compilation system to define patterns of relative biophysical condition. Priorities and opportunities for protective or remedial catchment management from a biophysical perspective can then be made.

Background/overview of the Tasmanian project and issues being researched. Factsheet of the two LWW sub-programs- Integrating Biodiversity with Sustainable Grazing Systems and Sustainable Sheep Grazing for Riparian Landscapes for Tasmania. States the

This is a cardboard folder which contains 14 items - fact-sheets, policy papers, a guide and a bookmark. They are all knowledge products from the Defeating the Weed Menace R&D program. this folder contains the following publications: Prevention and management of aquatic plant invasions in Australian rivers Sleeper and Alert Weeds Do natural ecosystems benefit from the management of Weeds of National SignificanceΓ Improving targeting of weed biological control projects in Australia Best practice for on-ground property weed detection A national information system for weeds The environmental weed management action tool (EWeed MAT) - a new tool for regional environmental weed planning Weed management on floodplains Control of Environmental Weeds A Commentary on Funded Biological Control Projects Aquatic weed surveillance using robotic aircraft

The Natural Resources Information Management Toolkit (the Toolkit) has been prepared by the National Land & Water Resources Audit (the Audit) and ANZLIC - the Spatial Information Council (ANZLIC), to assist regional natural resources management groups to discover, access, visualise and manage their data and information. The Toolkit has been developed in close cooperation with all jurisdictions and has been targeted at regional groups to build capacity and facilitate the two-way flow of data and information. It can be used as a textbook document, teaching aid or as a series of stand-alone modules.