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“Is enough been done to counteract the effects of salinity in the Chowilla Region?”
INTRODUCTION
Chowilla Region is located in the river lands, 50km from Renmark, South Australia, commonly used for recreational use (SA.gov.au, 2012). Chowilla is a peaceful place, used to get away from the hectic pace of current life. The region is considered a Game Reserve and monitored by the Berri National Park headquarters. It also has the largest remaining native Riverine forest in South Australia, described as a tranquil escape (Explore Australia, 2012). It is a great tourist destination as it offers relaxing outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, swimming and many more. As this region is widely used for many uses, the effect of salinity can prevent the recreational use and destroy the region.
As preliminary research revealed a diverse range of opinions, this study focuses solely on the counteraction of salinity within the Chowilla Region. This investigation uses primary and secondary resources to gather suitable information. While secondary sources, such as reliable internet sites, YouTube clips were observed and watched to form opinion and gather information. One interview was conducted with Chowilla National park officer, from the Berri National park headquarters, to find information and gather personal opinion on the impact of salinity within Chowilla region. The information was relevant as it expressed the personal opinion and the observation of the person.
What is salinity?
Salinity occurs when salty groundwater is close to the soil surface. Generally when the groundwater table is within two meters of the soil surface, usually close to the root zone. Air pores within the unsaturated zones act as sponges drawing up the salty water to the soil surface; this is known as capillary rise (Reec.nsw.edu.au, 2012).

Figure 1 Water Table levels
Water flow occurs, when different water levels flow within certain zones. In reference to figure 1 the levels are

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