About
Managing our river, wetland and floodplain vegetation
for improved diversity, condition & function
Principal Consultant
Dr Susan Gehrig is a seasoned vegetation ecologist and ecophysiologist with a robust applied research background in assessing the water use needs of riverine, wetland, and floodplain vegetation.
With more than 15 years of experience in the Lower and Mid-Murray regions, she has taken an active role in leading and managing numerous projects aimed at the conservation of freshwater vegetation and the management of water resources.
Well-versed in the local, regional, state, and Commonwealth governance frameworks within the Murray-Darling Basin, Susan is dedicated to exploring how environmental water can sustain and rejuvenate our rivers, floodplains, and wetlands, while concurrently bolstering the local communities and industries reliant on a vibrant and operational catchment.
Key Services
- expert advice and guidance in setting ecological objectives and targets for managing freshwater vegetation communities at a range of spatial scales,
- habitat and ecological condition assessments,
- specialist technical expertise for determining water-use requirements of freshwater vegetation communities,
- targeted research and/or management activities and innovative solutions,
- development and implementation of monitoring programs,
- predictive tools and conceptual models to inform flow regimes for freshwater vegetation communities in need of recovery, regeneration and/or maintenance,
- recommendations and guidance for developing environmental watering plans,
- development of management and operational plans,
- reporting and communications for a range of audiences.