Senior Research Fellow
Overview
Louisa is a hydrogeologist with twenty years of experience. She has had a diverse career working in research, consulting, and government. Louisa’s main areas of expertise include hydrogeological investigations, impact assessment, groundwater resource management, and contaminated land management. She has worked across a range of sectors including mining, energy, transport, and agriculture and her experience includes developing water resources legislation and policy and leading complex groundwater and surface water investigations for project approvals, operations, and compliance.
Louisa is currently working as a Senior Research Fellow (Hydrogeology) at the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry (CWiMI). The role involves leading the hydrogeological research, training, and consulting services that CWiMI provide to the minerals industry in Australia and globally and working with a team of water resource management specialists to contribute to a range of inter-discplinary projects. She has recently completed a project for The Australian National University developing draft National Guidelines for Groundwater Monitoring in Australia.
Qualifications
- Master of Science, The University of Sydney
- Bachelor Degree ( Honours), The University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), Queensland University of Technology
- Graduate Certificate, Flinders University
Publications
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Journal Article: What makes them pump? Factors influencing groundwater extraction for cattle grazing in a semi-arid region
Rochford, L. M., Bulovic, N., Ordens, C. M. and McIntyre, N. (2023). What makes them pump? Factors influencing groundwater extraction for cattle grazing in a semi-arid region. Agricultural Water Management, 279 108158, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108158
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Journal Article: Voluntary metering of rural groundwater extractions: understanding and resolving the challenges
Rochford, Louisa M., Ordens, Carlos M., Bulovic, Nevenka and McIntyre, Neil (2022). Voluntary metering of rural groundwater extractions: understanding and resolving the challenges. Hydrogeology Journal, 30 (8), 2251-2266. doi: 10.1007/s10040-022-02548-8
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Journal Article: Stormwater metal loading to a well-mixed/stratified estuary (Sydney Estuary, Australia) and management implications
Birch, Gavin F. and Rochford, L. (2010). Stormwater metal loading to a well-mixed/stratified estuary (Sydney Estuary, Australia) and management implications. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 169 (1-4), 531-551. doi: 10.1007/s10661-009-1195-z
Grants
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Rehabilitation Options for Ponded Areas Due to Longwall Coal Mining
(2023–2026) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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Groundwater use measurement in the Surat Basin
(2020–2023) Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
Publications
Journal Article
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Rochford, L. M., Bulovic, N., Ordens, C. M. and McIntyre, N. (2023). What makes them pump? Factors influencing groundwater extraction for cattle grazing in a semi-arid region. Agricultural Water Management, 279 108158, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108158
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Voluntary metering of rural groundwater extractions: understanding and resolving the challenges
Rochford, Louisa M., Ordens, Carlos M., Bulovic, Nevenka and McIntyre, Neil (2022). Voluntary metering of rural groundwater extractions: understanding and resolving the challenges. Hydrogeology Journal, 30 (8), 2251-2266. doi: 10.1007/s10040-022-02548-8
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Birch, Gavin F. and Rochford, L. (2010). Stormwater metal loading to a well-mixed/stratified estuary (Sydney Estuary, Australia) and management implications. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 169 (1-4), 531-551. doi: 10.1007/s10661-009-1195-z
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Geochemical influences on metal partitioning in contaminated estuarine sediments
Simpson, S.L., Rochford, L. and Birch, G.F. (2002). Geochemical influences on metal partitioning in contaminated estuarine sediments. Marine and Freshwater Research, 53 (1), 9-17. doi: 10.1071/MF01058
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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Rehabilitation Options for Ponded Areas Due to Longwall Coal Mining
(2023–2026) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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Groundwater use measurement in the Surat Basin
(2020–2023) Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
