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Join the River Basin Management Society STREAMing Podcast for the latest in Integrated Catchment Management content while we talk to our community of practitioners, enthusiasts, advocates and passionate individuals from across Australia and abroad. Listen in as we hear about the latest research, projects and stories from the ground, diving into the people and places that matter to us, covering a variety of topics in the environmental, social, cultural, political and associated sciences and disciplines. Music credit to Jordan Whitmore Logo Artwork by Janice Taylor and Jessica Holding
Episodes
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
In this episode we speak with Melbourne Water's Sarah Gaskill about Urban Billabong restoration benefits from Traditional owner involvement and flooding in the Birrarung (Yarra River). Sarah is a wausie, a welsh aussie, with almost 30 years' experience in natural resource management having worked in both the UK and Australia.
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
In today's episode we are privileged to get to know and speak to one of the RBMS cultural mentors, Associate Professor Bradley Moggridge, a proud Murri man from the Kamilaroi nation and researcher in Indigenous water science from the University of Canberra on How can Traditional knowledge influence water management for the great protection of the water landscapes.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Episode 7 - Water is the new Gold - the future of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Last year I had the privilege to speak with Dr Anne Poelina about the Martuwarra Fitzroy River, it’s future with looming water resource development, the need for a collective governance model and the traditional owner established Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council (MFRC) who are advocating for a collaborative approach and an inclusive water governance model and catchment management plan to maintain the spiritual, cultural and environmental health of the catchment.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Episode 6 - Detecting Nature’s Fingerprint using eDNA with Helen Barclay
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
In today’s episode we speak to EnviroDNA’s Managing Director - Helen Barclay. EnviroDNA works with organisations to transform how they gather data on wildlife and biodiversity, so they can make improved environmental management decisions. Using eDNA services, their clients are detecting native and invasive species with greater ease and sensitivity, as well as generating broad scale biodiversity data that was not previously possible. eDNA has also proven to be an innovative citizen science tool, with designed eDNA sampling methods simple enough for the non-expert to implement, meaning community members can undertake it themselves.
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
In today’s episode we speak to Wayne Koster from the Arthur Rylah Institute about tracking two species of anguillid eels found in Victoria using innovative technology and patience. From the arduous fieldwork required to tag an eel to the information uncovered throughout the incredible freshwater to marine journey up to 3,000km. We discuss their importance for Victoria’s biodiversity, commercial and recreational fisheries and significant cultural values to Traditional Owners.
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
In today's episode, we catch up with Jarod Lyon from the Arthur Rylah Institute to look at how aquatic species are fairing post the 2019/20 bushfires, the impacts of data limitations on species management, protection and recovery; and learn about the ins and outs of aquatic rescues and what’s next as we enter phase 2 of the bushfire recovery actions. Further resources are located on the RBMS website.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In this episode with Keith Ward, a senior wetland ecologist with over 30 years of experience working within the RAMSAR listed Barmah National Park, we take a look at some of the factors around wetland biodiversity and decline, the importance and need for monitoring, research and data and the intricacies of managing an ecosystem with multiple interested parties.
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
In this 2 part episode, we catch up with Dr Emma Carmody, the Managing Lawyer of the Freshwater Program (Australia-Pacific) from the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO). We learn about Emma's work within water law and policy in the Murray Darling Basin and internationally, and her involvement with and perspective on traditional owner water rights. For further resources see the website for links.
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
In this 2 part episode Sonia Cooper from the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and I yarn about her time on country and role as a representative for Yorta Yorta for the Living Murray. We discuss first nation water values, recognition and empowerment, and how first nations such as Yorta Yorta might feel or see themselves operating within a water market and water policy frameworks to access water to restore and protect cultural practices and heal country.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Episode 1 - Talking social science in catchment management with Dr Siwan Lovett
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
We explore the social science of water and catchment management with Dr Siwan Lovett from the Australian River Restoration Centre (ARRC). From early beginnings with Siwan's career integrating social and environmental sciences including how the ARRC started, to the Waterway Management Twinning Program, how to effect change and Taking in the Good as provided during her Keynote speech at the RBMS River Fest held on September 29th, which you can find the recording of on the RBMSau youtube page.