Sarah Talbot

Sarah Talbot is a researcher at Charles Sturt University, affiliated with the Dr Gulbali Research Institute. She holds a PhD in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honors) in Animal Science, both from Charles Sturt University. Her research is centered on environmental water management, ecological monitoring, and animal welfare, with a geographic focus on the Murrumbidgee River system and its associated wetlands.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Charles Sturt University, awarded 14 Oct 2020
• BASc(Hons1), Animal Science, Charles Sturt University, awarded 10 Dec 2012

Her research interests span animal behaviour, animal welfare, environmental water management, ecological monitoring, floodplain and wetland ecology, biodiversity conservation, and the ecological responses to water regulation. She has conducted significant work on the domestic ferret and extends her expertise to threatened and migratory species in the Murrumbidgee Valley.

The recent articles and reports highlight a strong trend in applied environmental science, particularly in monitoring, evaluation, and research (MER) programs for environmental water. Her work integrates long-term ecological data, community engagement, and policy-relevant reporting, with recurring themes in biodiversity assessment, habitat associations, and public communication of scientific findings in the Murrumbidgee region.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her contributions include numerous commissioned reports, technical documents, community summaries, and public outreach materials, reflecting sustained engagement with government and community stakeholders.

Sarah Talbot actively advises on environmental water policy through her participation in the Murrumbidgee Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWAG) and contributes to major monitoring programs funded by the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office. She organizes and participates in field days, forums, and public events, demonstrating a commitment to knowledge translation and collaborative science. Though no direct students are listed, her role in supervising and contributing to multi-author technical reports suggests mentoring and team leadership.

She is a key contributor to the Dr Gulbali Research Institute’s activities, particularly in ecological monitoring and evaluation projects. Her work is often conducted in collaboration with researchers like S. Wassens, F. Stelling, and G. Bino, and she plays an integral role in teams focused on the Murrumbidgee River system’s ecological health and water management outcomes.