Australia's National Dryland Salinity Program (NDSP) was a partnership in research, development and extension tackling the salinity risk to Australia's land and water resources. Between 1993 and 2004, the NDSP provided baseline data, new technologies and practical solutions for dryland salinity.

The final, five-year phase concluded in 2003. This phase continued to identify and research the knowledge gaps in our understanding of the causes and impacts of dryland salinity, with a strong focus on developing practical, profitable and sustainable solutions. It also investigated for the first time socio-economic arrangements that encourage or impede appropriate management of salinity, new production options using saline resources and integrated management of saline landscapes.

NDSP managed dryland salinity research, development and extension investments under seven key research themes. An outline of each project, and contact details of project managers are listed in this section to improve direct access to NDSP research, development and extension outcomes.

Click to view a summary of Phase 1 & Phase 2 projects, with further information available by following the links.

For more detailed information on themes refer to the NDSP Management Plan.