Progress continues on the Preliminary Investigation of Methane Emissions from Farm Dams in Western Australia. The UWA Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS) has deployed sensors at a pilot site to assess methane emissions, aiming to develop methods to gather data on how improved water management could reduce these emissions.
While methane emissions from dams may form a small part of a farm’s total carbon footprint, better dam management also supports water quality, which leads to better livestock health and productivity, and a more effective spray program.
This project is part of the SW WA Hub’s Transformational Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. This program aims to drive transformational change in agricultural practices to enhance drought and climate resilience in WA.
