Lessons from past irrigation and water management experiences

B. Kellett
University of Melbourne, NAIF, CRC for Irrigation Futures
Interviews were conducted with a number of key stakeholders from the Burdekin, Daly and Ord River regions. Seeking feedback on their involvement in irrigation and /or water management as well as their ideas on what lessons history and current practice teach us about management across northern Australia in the future. The objective of the research is to explore if and how stakeholders are applying these lessons. The research is encouraging individuals to reflect on successes, failures, challenges and aspirations. The research is also about sharing perspectives and lessons not only between stakeholders in each region, but also north Australia wide.