PhD Scholar
Surface-Groundwater Interactions in the Upper Hunter River under Changing Climate
E-mail: falguni.biswas@anu.edu.au

Increases in stream water salinity are a common occurrence in catchments where variable and drying climate have the potential to change the salinity dynamics. Considering current climate change, this study investigates reasons for salinity of Wybong Catchment in Hunter Valley of New South Wales. Investigations include source of salinity, water and salt balance, and groundwater dynamics. The study particularly highlights discharge of saline groundwater and the effect of mineral weathering which are both considered to increase stream salinities in this catchment. Further investigation of water (quality and quantity) management in the Wybong catchment, the prediction of groundwater levels and streamflow in catchments is also determined.