Streamology delivers specialist geomorphic and water related services for the coastal and estuarine environments along with the tools to support land managers in strategic decision making. Streamology provides process based functional assessments, including linking change to climatic and land use change both now and into the future. Streamology undertakes geomorphic and water related analysis within a multidisciplinary framework and is adapt at bridging the gaps between engineering and science with planning for the future.

Core Services and Capabilities

Completed and Current Projects Coast and Estuaries

• Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Coastal Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Guidelines (2023)
  Project: Streamology developed a comprehensive guidance document together with background material for Mornington Shire Council to provide guidance for planning applications which fell within the new LSIO and EMO overlays.
  Client: Mornington Peninsula Shire

• Karaaf Estuary Mouth Assessment Project (2023)

  Project: A technical assessment of the potential benefits and effects of artificial opening of the entrance to Thompson Creek to mitigate the effects of increased stormwater flows from adjacent residential developments on the health of the Karaaff coastal wetlands.
  Client: Corangamite CMA

• Snowy River Eflows Story Map (2023)

  Project: In collaboration with EGCMA, Streamology developed an online StoryMap to explain environmental flows for the Snowy River.  The aim of this StoryMap was engage with the community around the need for environmental flows as well as the complexity of the environmental issues facing the Snowy River. 
  Client: East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA)

  Take a look: Snowy River Eflows StoryMap

• Melbourne Water Planning for Sea Level Rise Guidelines Review (2023)

  Project: A detailed technical review of the the flood and climate change related requirements for updating the Melbourne Water Planning for sea level rise guidelines, with focus on issues identified by Melbourne Water and other stakeholders where further advice or decision making is required. 
  Client: Melbourne Water

• Victorian Guidelines for the Interaction of Catchment and Coastal Flooding (2022)

  Project: A geomorphic investigation into the effects of fire and flood on the Nariel Creek catchment and strategic opportunities to manage waterway health. Working with geomorphologist Prof. Ian Rutherfurd, Streamology conducted a detailed geomorphic assessment and options analysis for Nariel Creek, which was substantially affected by fires in Dec 2029/ Jan 2020 and then floods. The work included field geomorphic assessments and detailed analysis for to develop an understanding of the erosion drivers and provided recommendations for management of the creek into the future. 

  Client: Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (GHCMA)