Research into acid sulphate soils

Scientists, state and local authorities, and industry representatives are to tackle acid sulphate soils in the Gillman and Barker Inlet areas of SA.

The research includes a commitment from all parties to fund a PhD student to gather fundamental knowledge about acid sulphate soils in SA and develop innovative soil treatment methods such as bioremediation, liming and sea water flushing.

The two-year partnership includes the Commonwealth's Coastal Acid Sulphate Soils Program, Port Adelaide Enfield Council, CSIRO, Land Management Corporation, Penrice Soda Products, Department of Environment and Heritage, Salisbury Council, Torrens Catchment Water Management Board, Northern Adelaide and Barossa Catchment Water Management Board and the St Kilda Mangrove Trail and Interpretive Centre. The Barker Inlet and Port Estuary Committee (BIPEC) will act as the steering committee for the project.

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