Fifteen young Australians will receive up to $8000 each as winners of the 2004 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, announced by Senator Judith Troeth at a special ceremony held at Parliament House, Canberra 29 September 2004.

Senator Judith Troeth said the awards allow winners to undertake a project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue that will contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia's agriculture, fisheries, food or forestry industries

Land & Water Australia is pleased to announce that Dr Jeremy Hindell is the winner of the 2004 award sponsored by the Corporation.

With his award, Dr Hindell will be undertaking research that will assist in the understanding of the importance of large woody debris in the ecological functioning of river and estuarine systems.

For more information about Dr Hindell's project, and details of previous Land & Water Australia sponsored winners go to our Science and Innovation Awards for Young People section.

For more information about the awards and other winners of the 2004 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry go to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Science Awards webpage