D. Kneebone
Mines and Water Resources, The basic area concerned within this report covers Kilfoyle and Litchfield Plains which are located on the North side of Daly River between 12 and 50 miles from the mouth and up to 7 miles North inland. The report contains surveys to obtain topographic details to enable the feasibility of irrigation, drainage and flood control to be evaluated. Also included is a flood history.
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Report on Surface Water investigation - Douglas River catchment as part of Daly River investigations
D. Kneebone
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=WRD65023
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=WRD65023
Predicting the effects of Clearing on Groundwater Discharge to the Daly River
A. Knapton
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts, Land and Water Division,
In this study the impacts of changes due to clearing and extraction for irrigation on spring flows have been predicted using analytical and numerical models of groundwater flow. The emphasis of this work was to understand the processes occurring and hence guide the development of land and water practices that will prevent adverse impacts on the ecosystems sustained by spring flows into the Daly River. This report presents the extension of a numerical groundwater model developed by NRETA to assess the likely impacts of development, due to clearing, on the groundwater system and the flows in the Daly River.
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts, Land and Water Division,
In this study the impacts of changes due to clearing and extraction for irrigation on spring flows have been predicted using analytical and numerical models of groundwater flow. The emphasis of this work was to understand the processes occurring and hence guide the development of land and water practices that will prevent adverse impacts on the ecosystems sustained by spring flows into the Daly River. This report presents the extension of a numerical groundwater model developed by NRETA to assess the likely impacts of development, due to clearing, on the groundwater system and the flows in the Daly River.
Diet of two freshwater turtles, Chelodina rugosa and Elseya dentata (Testudines: Chelidae) from the wet-dry tropics of northern Australia
R. Kennett and O. Tory
Copeia, 1996, 2, 409-419,
Copeia, 1996, 2, 409-419,
Ecology of two species of freshwater turtle, Chelodina rugosa and Elseya dentata, from the wet-dry tropics of northern Australia
R. Kennett
University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The Daly Report: Part one. An assessment of the terrestrial conservation values of the Daly River Catchment and the threats posed by land clearing and
S. Kennedy
Environment Centre Northern Territory and The Wilderness Society,
This assessment is a review of current existing published and unpublished knowledge of the conservation values of the Daly Basin, and the potential effects of broad scale land clearing on these values. The effects of land clearing on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem processes are investigated, including those that extend beyond the extent of the clearing itself (“ripple effects”). Flora and fauna that could be affected by the clearing are highlighted. Various approaches to landscape conservation and the possible consequences of applying these are investigated.
This assessment covers the effects of land-clearing and the flow on effects of changing the ecosystems, this is very important when considering basin/catchment scale environments. Also included is a critique of the Daly conservation plan with some recommendations.
Environment Centre Northern Territory and The Wilderness Society,
This assessment is a review of current existing published and unpublished knowledge of the conservation values of the Daly Basin, and the potential effects of broad scale land clearing on these values. The effects of land clearing on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem processes are investigated, including those that extend beyond the extent of the clearing itself (“ripple effects”). Flora and fauna that could be affected by the clearing are highlighted. Various approaches to landscape conservation and the possible consequences of applying these are investigated.
This assessment covers the effects of land-clearing and the flow on effects of changing the ecosystems, this is very important when considering basin/catchment scale environments. Also included is a critique of the Daly conservation plan with some recommendations.
Analysis of Groundwater Fed Flows for the Flora, Katherine, Douglas and Daly River
P. Jolly, D. George, I. Jolly and Z. Spiers
Department of Lands, Planning and Environment, Natural Resource Division
The aim of this study was to undertake a preliminary analysis of groundwater fed flow data. The objective was to develop relationships between rainfall and groundwater fed flows that could be used to predict dry season flows in the absence of detailed low flow gaugings. Good long term daily rainfall data is available for Katherine. The area studied was the Daly Basin with a specific emphasis on the Daly River, the Katherine River, the Flora River and the Douglas River.
The report covers flow rates in the Daly River, it looks at the relationship between rainfall and potential recharge in the Katherine Region and also the relationship between estimated recharge and groundwater fed baseflows for the Katherine River at the Low Level crossing.
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=WRD00036
Department of Lands, Planning and Environment, Natural Resource Division
The aim of this study was to undertake a preliminary analysis of groundwater fed flow data. The objective was to develop relationships between rainfall and groundwater fed flows that could be used to predict dry season flows in the absence of detailed low flow gaugings. Good long term daily rainfall data is available for Katherine. The area studied was the Daly Basin with a specific emphasis on the Daly River, the Katherine River, the Flora River and the Douglas River.
The report covers flow rates in the Daly River, it looks at the relationship between rainfall and potential recharge in the Katherine Region and also the relationship between estimated recharge and groundwater fed baseflows for the Katherine River at the Low Level crossing.
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=WRD00036
Daly River Catchment Water Balance
P. Jolly, Department of Lands Planning and Environment, 2001
The aim of this document was to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of the water balance for the Daly River Catchment; and to document work that is required to improve our understanding of the components of the water balance, both areally and with time.
The Daly River catchment covers an area of approximately 52,600 square kilometres. Data has been collected on various aspects of the surface water and groundwater hydrology of the catchment for at least the last 50 years. The report provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the various components of the water balance, as they apply to the Daly River catchment.
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=WRD02010
The aim of this document was to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of the water balance for the Daly River Catchment; and to document work that is required to improve our understanding of the components of the water balance, both areally and with time.
The Daly River catchment covers an area of approximately 52,600 square kilometres. Data has been collected on various aspects of the surface water and groundwater hydrology of the catchment for at least the last 50 years. The report provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the various components of the water balance, as they apply to the Daly River catchment.
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=WRD02010
Douglas/Daly Groundwater Resource Investigations 1981-1983
P. Jolly
Department of Transport and Works, Water Division,
This report is a review of the water resources of the Douglas/Daly region. The objectives were to quantify groundwater resources in the Douglas/Daly region and to develop strategies for the investigation and exploitation of these groundwater resources. The field work associated with this was undertaken between 1981-1982.
Department of Transport and Works, Water Division,
This report is a review of the water resources of the Douglas/Daly region. The objectives were to quantify groundwater resources in the Douglas/Daly region and to develop strategies for the investigation and exploitation of these groundwater resources. The field work associated with this was undertaken between 1981-1982.
Katherine Water Use Review: Final Report
D. Jaeschke
Jesky Fencing and Contracting for Katherine Horticultural Association, The 2005 Katherine Future Directions Forum identified the achievement of water security and sustainability as the most important issue facing horticulture and horticulturalists in the Katherine area.
Formulation of a water management and allocation plan is critical for the proper development of industry in the Katherine area. Planning cannot proceed without appropriate information. Anecdotal evidence suggests some views are held that consider currently available data is insufficient for sound decision making. This review aims to assemble available hydrological data, and independently collect water usage data from horticulturalists and other users.
Jesky Fencing and Contracting for Katherine Horticultural Association, The 2005 Katherine Future Directions Forum identified the achievement of water security and sustainability as the most important issue facing horticulture and horticulturalists in the Katherine area.
Formulation of a water management and allocation plan is critical for the proper development of industry in the Katherine area. Planning cannot proceed without appropriate information. Anecdotal evidence suggests some views are held that consider currently available data is insufficient for sound decision making. This review aims to assemble available hydrological data, and independently collect water usage data from horticulturalists and other users.
Recognition of Aboriginal rights, interests and values in river research and management: Perspectives from northern Australia
S. Jackson, M. Storrs and J. Morrison, 2006.
Ecological Management and Restoration, v6 (2) p.105-110.
This paper documents Aboriginal perspectives from certain areas in northern Australia, defined as the region of tropical savannas stretching from Townsville to Broome, and offers a number of suggestions for improving current knowledge of Aboriginal values and Aboriginal participation rates in water and catchment management. The paper highlights the cultural significance of rivers and water in selected northern regions, and provides a preliminary outline of research and management priorities as determined by key north Australian Aboriginal land management organizations. Priorities include developing the capacity for collaborative aquatic resource management, conservation of traditional ecological knowledge, riparian resource inventories and threat assessment, as well as improved Aboriginal participation in catchment management and water policy. Although there is a strong north Australian focus to this paper, the issues raised are relevant to water and natural resource management policy throughout Australia.
Ecological Management and Restoration, v6 (2) p.105-110.
This paper documents Aboriginal perspectives from certain areas in northern Australia, defined as the region of tropical savannas stretching from Townsville to Broome, and offers a number of suggestions for improving current knowledge of Aboriginal values and Aboriginal participation rates in water and catchment management. The paper highlights the cultural significance of rivers and water in selected northern regions, and provides a preliminary outline of research and management priorities as determined by key north Australian Aboriginal land management organizations. Priorities include developing the capacity for collaborative aquatic resource management, conservation of traditional ecological knowledge, riparian resource inventories and threat assessment, as well as improved Aboriginal participation in catchment management and water policy. Although there is a strong north Australian focus to this paper, the issues raised are relevant to water and natural resource management policy throughout Australia.
Compartmentalising culture: the articulation and consideration of Indigenous values in water resources management
S. Jackson, 2006
Australian Geographer, v.37 (1) pp. 19-31.
This paper focuses on the treatment of Indigenous values in contemporary water resource management. The Daly River region of the Northern Territory is undergoing increased agricultural intensification. A 12 month planning exercise sought to integrate social, economic, environmental and cultural values into decisions about land use and water extraction. Separate treatment of Indigenous and non-Indigenous social values compounded the reification of Aboriginal ‘cultural values’ which were perceived largely within the confines of a cultural heritage paradigm. The heritage paradigm and other common influential theories of value focus on objects, entities and places at the expense of recognition and valuation of relationships, processes and connections between social groups, people and place, and people and non-human entities.
Australian Geographer, v.37 (1) pp. 19-31.
This paper focuses on the treatment of Indigenous values in contemporary water resource management. The Daly River region of the Northern Territory is undergoing increased agricultural intensification. A 12 month planning exercise sought to integrate social, economic, environmental and cultural values into decisions about land use and water extraction. Separate treatment of Indigenous and non-Indigenous social values compounded the reification of Aboriginal ‘cultural values’ which were perceived largely within the confines of a cultural heritage paradigm. The heritage paradigm and other common influential theories of value focus on objects, entities and places at the expense of recognition and valuation of relationships, processes and connections between social groups, people and place, and people and non-human entities.
Indigenous values and water resource management: a case study from the Northern Territory
S. Jackson
Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 12, 3, 136-146, 2005
The nature of Indigenous values for water do not easily translate into Western environmental management frameworks, which have a utilitarian focus. This paper describes the nature of Indigenous values in the Daly river region of the Northern Territory undergoing intensive natural resource management planning.
Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 12, 3, 136-146, 2005
The nature of Indigenous values for water do not easily translate into Western environmental management frameworks, which have a utilitarian focus. This paper describes the nature of Indigenous values in the Daly river region of the Northern Territory undergoing intensive natural resource management planning.
Aboriginal cultural values and water resource management: a case study from the Northern Territory
S. Jackson
Australasian Journal of Environmental Management 12, 136-146,
This paper describes the nature of Aboriginal values in a specific region of the Northern Territory undergoing intensive natural resource management planning. I argue that the subjective, intangible and highly distinct values underpinning Aboriginal people’s relationships to water do not easily translate into Western environmental management frameworks, which have a utilitarian focus and are highly reliant on objectification, quantification (e.g. environmental flows) and monetary valuations as a basis for resource allocation, regulation and management.
This paper draws on the limited literature on the significance of water to northern Australian Aboriginal societies to distil the generic values of water. It describes the nature of Aboriginal values and reveals the significant differences between water’s value and meaning to the settler and Aboriginal societies.
Australasian Journal of Environmental Management 12, 136-146,
This paper describes the nature of Aboriginal values in a specific region of the Northern Territory undergoing intensive natural resource management planning. I argue that the subjective, intangible and highly distinct values underpinning Aboriginal people’s relationships to water do not easily translate into Western environmental management frameworks, which have a utilitarian focus and are highly reliant on objectification, quantification (e.g. environmental flows) and monetary valuations as a basis for resource allocation, regulation and management.
This paper draws on the limited literature on the significance of water to northern Australian Aboriginal societies to distil the generic values of water. It describes the nature of Aboriginal values and reveals the significant differences between water’s value and meaning to the settler and Aboriginal societies.
The ecology of the pig nosed turtle, Carettochelys insculpta, in northern Australia
L. J. Heaphy
University of New South Wales, Sydney
University of New South Wales, Sydney
Some Practical considerations in no-tillage farming at Douglas/Daly
P. Hausler
Australian Institute of Agricultural Science, Northern Territory Zone, Several trials using no-tillage techniques for crop establishment were conducted at Douglas-Daly Research Farm, NT between the years 1989 and 1993. During these trials, some observations on practical aspects of no-tillage farming were made and are reported. Although these observations are unsupported by experimental data they form part of the knowledge base now available to producers and researchers.
Australian Institute of Agricultural Science, Northern Territory Zone, Several trials using no-tillage techniques for crop establishment were conducted at Douglas-Daly Research Farm, NT between the years 1989 and 1993. During these trials, some observations on practical aspects of no-tillage farming were made and are reported. Although these observations are unsupported by experimental data they form part of the knowledge base now available to producers and researchers.
Some economic considerations of farming with graded contour banks in the Douglas Daly region, N.T. 1986
D. W. G. Hanlon and H. R. M. van Cuylenburg
Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory,
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=LRD87004
Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory,
http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/hpa-services/techreport?report_id=LRD87004
Spawning site selection by feral cane toads (Bufo marinus) at an invasion front in tropical Australia
M. Hagman and R. Shine
Austral Ecology, 31, 5, 551-558, 2006-08
Spawning sites are a critical and often scarce resource for aquatic-breeding amphibians, including invasive species such as the cane toad (Bufo marinus). If toads select spawning sites based on habitat characteristics, those characteristics can be potentially manipulated to either enhance or reduce their suitability as breeding sites. A study surveyed 25 spawning sites used by cane toads, and 25 adjacent unused sites, in an area of tropical Australia recently invaded by this species. Water chemistry (pH, conductivity, salinity, turbidity) was virtually identical between the two sets of waterbodies, but habitat characteristics were very different. Toads selectively oviposited in shallow pools with gradual rather than steep slopes, and with open (unvegetated) gradually sloping muddy banks. They avoided flowing water, and pools with steep surrounds.
Austral Ecology, 31, 5, 551-558, 2006-08
Spawning sites are a critical and often scarce resource for aquatic-breeding amphibians, including invasive species such as the cane toad (Bufo marinus). If toads select spawning sites based on habitat characteristics, those characteristics can be potentially manipulated to either enhance or reduce their suitability as breeding sites. A study surveyed 25 spawning sites used by cane toads, and 25 adjacent unused sites, in an area of tropical Australia recently invaded by this species. Water chemistry (pH, conductivity, salinity, turbidity) was virtually identical between the two sets of waterbodies, but habitat characteristics were very different. Toads selectively oviposited in shallow pools with gradual rather than steep slopes, and with open (unvegetated) gradually sloping muddy banks. They avoided flowing water, and pools with steep surrounds.
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