Conceptualization of complex eco-hydrogeological systems
Combining technical expertise in groundwater systems, ecological processes, surface water interaction and mining impacts to effectively conceptualize complex eco-hydrogeolocial systems.
Client
Shell QGC
Location
Surat Basin, Queensland
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Managing impacts to environmental assets from resource development
CDM Smith has supported Shell QGC since 2019 to understand the potential impact of terrestrial groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) in their Surat basin Coal Seam Gas (CSG) development area. This has included multiple specific studies (below) including field investigations, numerical modelling, eco-hydrogeological conceptualizations, risk assessments, and a mitigation of pre-feasibility studies. Cutting edge approaches to GDE identification were employed using remote sensing to improve the management of these important ecosystems.
Remote sensing approaches to GDE identification
Cutting-edge methodologies utilizing satellite / drone and LiDAR datasets to identify GDEs and characterize vegetation function across pace and time.
Client
Shell QGC
Location
Surat Basin, Queensland