Groundwater refill a hot topic as new paper published. 🔥💧
The paper, led by researchers at CWSS, sheds light on the concerning decline in groundwater recharge in Perth, highlighting the urgent need for collaborative action.
WA is home to Australia's fastest-drying climate, fastest-growing city, and internationally-protected ecosystems. To manage the balance between people, climate, and the environment, we need to understand what's happening to our water supplies. ♒
🚰 Up to 40% of Perth's drinking water comes from groundwater. Groundwater also supports agriculture, nourishes private gardens, and maintains public open spaces. However, the recharge process that replenishes these aquifers is under threat.
📓Researchers, including Simone Gelsinari, Sarah Bourke, Jim McCallum & Sally Thompson found that recharge rates have plummeted in the past 50 years, particularly in the Gnangara groundwater system and Perth’s endangered Banksia woodlands. This decline is directly linked to our changing climate, with shorter winters and weaker storms reducing the amount of rainfall available for recharge. ⛈
With our expanding city 🌆 and thirsty ecosystems 🌿, we need ongoing information on recharge so that water resource managers and researchers can continue to work together on addressing this complex challenge. ⚙
This study is part of a broader initiative, the 'Recharge Estimation Collaboration/Recharge in a Changing Climate' project, which brings together government, industry, and academic research to address groundwater challenges head-on.
To learn more about this pressing issue and the collaborative efforts underway, check out the full article here:
https://lnkd.in/gDYQFYPs
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