Science underpins the planning and management strategies for salinity. Research undertaken by the NSW Government is focussing on:

• The biophysical processes of salinity
• Land use systems that minimise recharge or allow use of saline-affected land and water
• The impacts of salinity on natural ecosystems, and
• The social and economic impacts of salinity management actions.

Government scientists and engineers, in collaboration with other research groups, are developing modelling and mapping products and decision support tools, to help Catchment Management Authorities, landholders and the broader community control salinity.

The research aims to provide Catchment Management Authorities, government agencies, land managers, local government and industry groups with the best available scientific knowledge and technical support tailored to the problem.