The links below are to the US Geological Survey pages that discuss how much water is available on the earth. There are graphics that show the relative volume of the water when compared to the size of the earth:
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/earthhowmuch.html
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/2010/gallery/global-water-volume.html
The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPC) has added information about this topic. See the link below:
We all rely on water, and most of ours comes from rainfall. While the drought might officially be over, what does the future hold? Have a look at the links below:
The North Central Catchment Management Authority is inviting interested persons to a free knowledge event focusing on frogs. Deatils are below, or see the flyer
When: Saturday 28 April 2012
Time: 9.00am — 3.30pm
Where: Mechanics Institute, Lyons Street NEWSTEAD 3462 VIC
RSVP is essential by: Thursday 19 April 2012.
A ‘Paddock potential for native grasses’ information day is being held by the NCCMA. It will be at the Serpentine Hall on 22nd March 2012.
See the flyer for more information
Wild dogs, Feral goats and Starlings have now been added to the FeralScan site. The media release states that ‘you can now go online to map where wild dogs, feral goats and starlings occur anywhere across Australia, to record sightings, damage and control activities to help manage these pests.’
These ‘are the latest additions to the FeralScan project by the Invasive Animals CRC and the NSW Department of Primary Industries that has received overwhelming community participation with more than 9,000 records of feral pests entered by 5,000 participants Australia-wide since it was launched in January 2011.’
See the link below:
Is prescribed burning the way to go? The links below have some information. The first is to an ABC News story with some comments from experts, the second on the DSE site has a synopsis of the knowledge used in prescribed burning in Victoria. See what you think:
ABC News article “Concern over frontline bushfire strategy’
DSE Site ‘Synopsis of the knowledge used in prescribed burning in Victoria
