Great Artesian Basin Springs Project

The board has partnered with BHP in this project to develop a monitoring protocol to expand knowledge on the natural values of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Springs.

This includes establishing baseline conditions, identifying the likely occurrence of threatened plant species, using the presence of sensitive indicator plant species to measure spring condition and determining any current or emerging threats.

The project also involves developing a toolkit comprising a repeatable, standardised monitoring protocol to enable a wide range of stakeholders, volunteers and Aboriginal groups to individually collect data on springs. It will build on existing programs that support the protection, management and public awareness of culturally and ecologically significant sites, including providing ongoing support to maintain
and increase spring protection.

It follows on from The Lake Eyre Basin Riparian Vegetation and Springs Project, which was delivered by the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian, South Australia Queensland and Northern Territory governments and BHP.