Water Security: Recent Changes in Victorian Rainfall and Runoff

Explore recent changes in Victorian rainfall and runoff patterns in this 53-minute webinar from the University of Melbourne's Water Security Series. Gain insights into the Victorian Water and Climate Initiative, changing weather systems, and global and regional climate changes. Examine climate modelling techniques and their applications in understanding rainfall and runoff variations. Analyze actual stream flow changes and the factors contributing to stream flow declines. Participate in a discussion covering low flows, unusual weather behavior, bushfire impacts, and groundwater issues. Learn about community engagement strategies and the importance of investing in research and development for water security. Engage with expert panelists and fellow participants through audience questions and comments on this critical topic affecting Victoria's water resources.

Introduction
Panellists
Background
Victorian Water and Climate Initiative
Changing weather systems
Global and regional changes
Climate modelling
Changes in rainfall
Changes in runoff
What has actually happened
Stream flow changes
Factors causing stream flow declines
Discussion
Audience Question
Comments from Tim and Margarita
Low flows
Unusual behaviour
Bushfire impact
Groundwater
Audience questions
Community engagement
Investing in RD