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Terrain characteristics influencing aquifer salinisation of the Glenelg-Hopkins CMA region, using GIS

Lawson, H., LeBlanc, M., Ierodiaconou, Daniel, Stagnitti, Frank, Harris, L., March, T., Versace, V., Van Oevelen, P. and Bowman, M. 2004, Terrain characteristics influencing aquifer salinisation of the Glenelg-Hopkins CMA region, using GIS, in Engineering salinity solutions: Proceedings of the 1st National Salinity Engineering Conference, Institution of Engineers Australia, trading as Engineers Australia, Barton, A.C.T., pp. 396-399.


Title Terrain characteristics influencing aquifer salinisation of the Glenelg-Hopkins CMA region, using GIS
Author(s) Lawson, H.
LeBlanc, M.
Ierodiaconou, Daniel
Stagnitti, Frank
Harris, L.
March, T.
Versace, V.
Van Oevelen, P.
Bowman, M.
Conference name National Salinity Engineering Conference (1st : 2004 : Perth, W.A.)
Conference location Perth, Australia
Conference dates 9-12 November 2004
Title of proceedings Engineering salinity solutions: Proceedings of the 1st National Salinity Engineering Conference
Editor(s) Dogramaci, Shawan
Waterhouse, Alex
Publication date 2004
Start page 396
End page 399
Publisher Institution of Engineers Australia, trading as Engineers Australia
Place of publication Barton, A.C.T.
Summary Salinisation of aquifers is an issue of great concern in the Glenelg-Hopkins region. The GlenelgHopkins region is located in south-west Victoria, south of the Great Dividing Range and covers 2.6 million hectares. The area receives an annual average rainfall of 500-910 mm and experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cold wet winters and has varied geology and soil types. Terrain characteristics, such as soil type, geology, depth-to-water table, land use and topography have been integrated into a Geographic Information System (GIS). A geostatistical approach, including the use of multiple linear regression is used to analyse the spatial variability of the relationships between aquifer salinity and terrain characteristics across the entire region. Results from this study should greatly improve knowledge of aquifer salinisation across the region. It is expected that this work will enable managers to determine the most appropriate mitigating measures for each specific area affected.
ISBN 085825834X
9780858258341
Language eng
Field of Research 050104 Landscape Ecology
HERDC Research category E1 Full written paper - refereed
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30005537

Document type: Conference Paper
Collection: School of Life and Environmental Sciences
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