Explore the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's suite of nationally-consistent groundwater information products in this 40-minute webinar. Learn about the National Groundwater Information System, Australian Groundwater Explorer, Australian Groundwater Insight, and Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDE) Atlas. Discover how these freely available tools support various use cases, including environmental impact assessments, water planning and management, and research. Gain insights into groundwater quality, data ownership, accessibility, and future developments. Understand the importance of state boundaries, water level data, and resource forwarding in groundwater management. Address questions about automated access, data availability across states, and the distinction between average and current water levels.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
National Water Accounts
Bureau of Meteorology
Water Act 2007
Groundwater Information Suite
Australian Groundwater Explorer
Australian Groundwater Insight
GDE Atlas
Conclusion
Interview
QA
Natural Resources
Groundwater Quality
National Groundwater Data
Who Owns the Data
Where to Get the Data
Will This Data Be Available for Other States
Is This Groundwater Model Free to Use
Future Plans for the Explorer
Boundary Information
Automated Access
State Boundaries
Limited Water Level Data
Water Resource Forwarding
Average vs Current
Taught by
Australian Water School
