ABOUT DustWatch

DustWatch is a community research project to monitor dust transport and wind erosion across Australia. The value of DustWatch lies in the involvement of volunteer DustWatchers nation-wide who contribute local knowledge and scientific observations of dust activity. This valuable on-site data is combined with data from satellite imagery, meteorological records, monitoring equipment and models to produce detailed maps of regional-scale wind erosion.

The involvement of local communities in scientific research has proved a valuable way to both improve research data and enhance community awareness of wind erosion in dust-prone areas of Australia. In this way, the extent and severity of wind erosion can be better understood by everyone.