Pulsed flows: a review of environmental costs and benefits and best practice

Abstract

This report forms part of a series of Waterlines papers designed to explore issues relating to aquatic ecosystems in Australia and identify significant current gaps in knowledge associated with environmental water management. The papers draw together and synthesise the current knowledge and thinking on topics to stimulate ongoing discussion, debate and learning, highlight areas for further work, and improve general knowledge and understanding of the environmental water requirements. In some cases, guidelines and frameworks have been proposed to assist policy makers, planners and water managers in considering the issues. A part of each paper is the identification of whether further work would be beneficial in each area, and where these are identified, suggest directions for future investment.