Can we see the wood for the trees? Effective restoration strategies in rapidly changing subtropical river systems.

在全国范围内解决水道退化问题将耗资数十亿美元；仅在昆士兰东南部，估计就将耗资5亿美元。需要进行基础研究，以确保这些努力取得预期结果。先前的研究表明，河岸侵蚀是水质的关键压力来源。该项目的目的是在局部、流域和整个流域范围内，将河流扰动与亚热带河流系统有效恢复河岸的能力联系起来。成果旨在为行业伙伴开发决策支持工具和方法，以投资于集水范围的恢复活动，以管理河岸侵蚀对饮用水质量和水生生态系统健康的风险。

Addressing the issue of degraded waterways nationally will cost billions of dollars; in southeast Queensland alone it is estimated that it will cost $500 million. Fundamental research is needed to ensure such efforts achieve the desired outcomes. Previous research has shown riverbank erosion is a key stressor for water quality. This project aims to link fluvial disturbance with the capacity for effective riparian restoration in subtropical river systems at a local, reach and whole of catchment scale. The outcome aims to develop decision-support tools and methods for industry partners to invest in catchment-scale restoration activities in order to manage the risks to drinking water quality and aquatic ecosystem health from riverbank erosion.