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Goyder Institute for Water Research

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The Goyder Institute for Water Research (Goyder Institute) is a research alliance focused on the identification, development, and adoption of sustainable solutions for managing water in South Australia. Established in 2010 by the South Australian Government, the collaboration includes the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), the CSIRO, Flinders University, the University of Adelaide, and the University of South Australia. The Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Research Centre was opened in Goolwa, South Australia in February 2024.

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