66038 Policy and Management for Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems

6cp; distance; availability: all courses
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor Noel Merrick

This subject provides an overview of the various policies in place or in preparation across Australia for ensuring the sustainability of groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Managing a groundwater resource subject to environmental provisions entails trade-offs between the environment and other users of the water resource. This study focuses on definition of the management area, recognition of the regulatory and community stakeholders, management tools available for mediating potential conflict, performance measures for successful management, and spatial/temporal scales of management.

Assessment: Continuous assessment involving assignments.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,562.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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