Environmental Conservation: How Irrigation Makes a Difference
Tracks
Stream 3
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Room C3.3 |
Overview
Discover how irrigation networks aid endangered species and habitats, while sustaining food production, with techniques enhancing the Australasian bittern's survival.
Details
In this session, four irrigation network companies explain how they are using their network to support endangered native species and improve habitat, at the same time as sustaining food and fibre production. A scientist explains how these outcomes are being enhanced through rice production techniques that support successful feeding and breeding of the endangered Australasian bittern and other native species.
Interested in attending? Contact the Conference Organisers to register!
Speaker
Neil Bull
Ricegrowers Association
Bitterns in Rice Program
Dr Tara Daniell
Ecologist
Renmark Irrigation Trust
Renmark Irrigation Trust environmental watering partnership with CEWH
Lindsay Golsby-Smith
Murrumbidgee Irrigation
Murrumbidgee Irrigation environmental watering partnership with CEWH and OEH
Mr Michael Pisasale
Water Policy & Strategy Manager
Murray Irrigation Limited
Murray Irrigation Reconnected Floodplains Project
Mr Keith Thompson
Environmental Compliance Officer
Coleambally Irrigation Co-Operative Limited
Coleambally Irrigation Biodiversity Reserve
Workshop Organiser
Zara Lowein
CEO
National Irrigators' Council
