National Program for Sustainable Irrigation - Coordinating Deep Drainage Research in the Northern Darling Basin

Coordinating Deep Drainage Research in the Northern Darling Basin (CRD2)

Developing understanding of and management strategies for deep drainage in the Northern Darling Basin.

Contact	Ms Nicky Schick, Research Liaison Officer, Australian Cotton CRC, CSIRO, Narrabri NSW
Host Organisation	Cotton Research & Development Corporation
Objectives	Develop an agreed understanding by peak stakeholders of deep drainage in the Northern Darling Basin. Develop clear and agreed gaps in knowledge and how to overcome them.
Research Timeline	Completion due 1 October 2005.
Research Partners	Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Australian Cotton CRC
Proposed Funding	Sustainable Irrigation Program contribution of $50,000, total budget of $100,000.