Sedimentation on the Daly River

L. Furlonger
Charles Darwin University
The thesis addressed the important issue of identifying the sources of sediment which could be contributing to the apparent increased sedimentation in the Daly River, which is currently being considered for future large scale agricultural development. For several years, environmentalists and recreational anglers have been raising concerns about increasing levels of sedimentation in the Daly River, leading to speculation about the effects of land clearing in the area. Lillian's research focussed on sourcing the fine sediment in the river and also contributed to quantifying sedimentation rates. Her work has provided valuable scientific input into the debate about sedimentation in the Daly River.