The impact series: Stories of the uptake and impact of research and development

	Securing priority areas for SA's freshwater ecosystems
	South Africa's freshwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure. The CSIR and partners determined which ecosystems are the most important to keep in a good condition and the results were mapped. The maps produced are used by a range of stakeholders, including government departments and conservation organisations, to inform their decisions. Read the story View the story (video) Impact