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River Flows and Connectivity
April 1, 2021

Managing environmental water for ecological resilience

Learn how managing environmental water flows can enhance ecological resilience, helping ecosystems recover from disturbances and maintain their functions.

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Native Vegetation
March 4, 2021

Why are we drawn to rivers, wetlands and floodplains? What role do plants play in making these places special? Tell us what you value (particularly about plants!)

Discover the unique ways people connect with rivers, wetlands, and floodplains, and how these values shape conservation efforts for non-woody vegetation.

Dr Cherie Campbell
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A scientist examines a water sample from the University of Canberra’s purpose built E2R mesocosm facility. Photo credit: Alica Tschierschke & Will Higgisson
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Food Webs and Water Quality
February 23, 2021

Doing the ‘mesocosm dance’ to investigate food webs and flows

Scientists at the University of Canberra use mesocosm experiments to unravel how environmental flows impact food webs, from microbes to fish.

Dr James Hitchcock
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A young-of-the-year Murray cod collected from the lower Murray River in South Australia in summer 2020. This fish was counted, measured and put back into the water. Our researchers are careful to look after the fish we monitor. Photo: Chris Bice, SARDI.
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Native Fish
January 12, 2021

Water for the environment is key for protecting and recovering our Murray cod

Murray cod populations are rebounding thanks to innovative water management strategies that restore natural flow regimes and support fish recovery.

Flow-MER
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Alana from the CEWH takes notes during a fish survey in the Lower Lakes and Coorong. Photo: SARDI, 2019.
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River Flows and Connectivity
January 4, 2021

How science helps us make the most of water for the environment

Science guides water management in the Murray-Darling Basin, ensuring rivers, wetlands, and floodplains thrive, benefiting plants, animals, and communities.

Irene
Hilary
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Native Vegetation
November 23, 2020

We’re all in this together: Have your say about evaluating vegetation outcomes to environmental flows

Cherie Campbell's project evaluates environmental water's impact on non-woody vegetation in the Murray-Darling Basin, aiming to improve future water management.

Dr Cherie Campbell
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Artwork 'Vegetation' by Lakkari Pitt.
Gwydir
Cultural Outcomes
October 27, 2020

Using art to explore the cultural significance of our ecological indicators

Lakkari Pitt'ss artwork is a contemporary take on the knowledge that her Elders, and significant people in her life, have passed down through generations. These beautiful artworks explore the movement, essence and stories of Country.

Shjarn Winkle
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Getting ready for a day of satellite tracking. Photo: CSIRO Team.
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Waterbirds
October 11, 2020

Satellite tracking waterbird movements – what can it tell us and how does it work?

CSIRO's satellite tracking reveals the incredible journeys of waterbirds, helping us understand their movements and improve conservation efforts.

Dr Heather McGinness
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The Lowbidgee Wetland. Photo credit: Charles Sturt University
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Native Vegetation
March 3, 2020

Unique, diverse and complex: the ever-changing face of wetland vegetation

Discover how diverse and unique wetland vegetation in the Murray-Darling Basin supports a rich array of wildlife and ecological functions.

Flow-MER
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Lake Bullogal wetland redgum channel.
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Native Vegetation
March 3, 2020

Response of riparian vegetation to drought and flood

CSIRO's innovative methods improve floodplain tree health during droughts, using new tech and artificial flooding to sustain vital ecosystems.

Dr Tanya Doody
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Young swans leaving their nest. This breeding event was in response to a flood event critical to supporting biodiversity. Photo credit: Tanya Doody
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Native Vegetation
March 3, 2020

Spatial tool to assist with water management decisions in the Murray-Darling Basin

CSIRO's new tool uses remote sensing to improve water management in the Murray-Darling Basin, ensuring healthier floodplain trees and better water allocation.

Dr Tanya Doody
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Spoonbills, whose diet commonly includes yabbies. Photo credit: Centre for Freshwater Research, La Trobe University.
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Waterbirds
November 7, 2019

What’s for dinner? Understanding waterbird chick energy requirements

Researchers study how water management impacts waterbird breeding. Discover how environmental flows support ibis and spoonbill chicks, ensuring they have enough food to thrive and grow in their wetland habitats.

Julia Mynott
Dr Heather McGinness
Lauren O'Brien
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Applying Flow-MER findings to our work: Perspectives and reflections from the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH)

Applying Flow-MER findings to our work: Perspectives and reflections from the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH)

The Flow-MER Program plays a critical role in supporting the work of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder. As the Flow-MER Program enters its next five-year journey, this presentation will reflect on the success of ten years of continued investment in science, while looking to the future under the next phase of the program.

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What have we learnt through 10 years of Flow-MER?

What have we learnt through 10 years of Flow-MER?

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Basin-Scale Reflection: Professor Ross Thompson

Basin-Scale Reflection: Professor Ross Thompson

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Basin-Scale Reflection: Susan Cuddy

Basin-Scale Reflection: Susan Cuddy

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Reflections from the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder

Reflections from the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder

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What does the future hold for Flow-MER?

What does the future hold for Flow-MER?

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Artwork credit: Wiradjuri Artist Rebecca Salcole
Acknowledgement of Country

The Flow-MER Program team acknowledges the First Nations communities of the Murray–Darling Basin and pays respect to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land, water and sky Country across the Basin and value the expertise, wisdom and enduring connections that have informed their care for Country over millennia.

We recognise the intrinsic connection of First Nations people to Country, and we value the enduring cultural, social, environmental, spiritual, and economic connection to the rivers, wetlands, and floodplains of the Basin. We are committed to working with First Nations people across the Murray–Darling Basin to build relationships in a meaningful and genuine way to support and empower them in reaching their aspirations.

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