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Eurobodalla Shire Council coastal hazard assessment
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Manly coastal hazard assessment
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Peer review of Watermark Coal groundwater modelling report
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Awash with issues - managing the infrastructure impacts of the new
The UNSW Water Research Laboratory (WRL) is now equipped with one of
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IPCC Climate Change Report 2021: Still so much work to do – and we
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Physical modelling provides deep insights into dam safety
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Coastal wetlands can be saved from sea level rise by recreating past
Coastal tidal wetlands have the ability to remove significant amounts
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The joy of ocean pools
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20/20 Vision – A revolution in coastline visualisation and monitoring
By Principal Coastal Engineer Matt Blacka
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The mystery of Thirlmere Lakes
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Fish kills are happening now, but they can be stopped
By Associate Professor William Glamor
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An urgent call for ecosystem restoration action
In response to the ongoing drought, fires and catchment water quality
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Remembering Rein Nittim
Written by Ron Cox.
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Facing the future by cleaning up the past
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Everybody say saltwater! A day on the water for the Channels, Rivers
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Shifting storms to bring extreme waves, damage to once placid areas
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The value of getting your hands (and feet) wet
Originally posted on LinkedIn by Dr Kristen
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WRL photo of the month – March
Here at WRL we are well blessed in our office environment as well as
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#FlashbackFriday: Jamie Ruprecht recognised internationally as a
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Floodwaters can turn cars into death traps
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WRL coastal engineers document the worst erosion at Collaroy since
WRL manages one of the world’s longest-running beach erosion research
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Acid hotspot transformed into wetland paradise
The project’s success was recognised in 2015 with a prestigio
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