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How asking ‘what is good?’ in non-woody vegetation research helps inform water management

This Flow-MER project developed a structured framework for assessing the condition of non-woody vegetation that incorporates ecological data and social values.

Sounds of Narran: waterbirds calling at Narran Lakes (Dharriwaa) on the Lower Balonne floodplain

Acoustic recorders capture the diverse bird calls at Narran Lakes, revealing the rich avian life and helping scientists monitor and protect these vital wetlands.

2024 – Another Great Year for Southern Bell Frogs: A Success Story in Conservation

Southern bell frogs are making a comeback in the Lower Murrumbidgee floodplain, thanks to targeted conservation efforts and environmental water deliveries.

The Guwayda (Gwydir) Wetlands: A decade of monitoring

A decade of monitoring in the Guwayda Wetlands reveals how environmental water supports diverse species, from frogs and fish to flowering coolibah trees.

​​Basin-scale evaluation of 2022–23 Commonwealth environmental water: Synthesis​ Report

High rainfall in 2022-23 led to extensive flooding in the Murray-Darling Basin, boosting wetland health and supporting diverse plant and animal species.

The Warriku-Baaka catchment: a decade in the Northern Murray-Darling Basin

A decade of monitoring in the Warrego-Darling reveals how environmental water supports diverse species, from frogs and fish to flowering coolibah trees.

Rangers connecting to Country at Gayini Nimmie-Caira

Rangers at Gayini Nimmie-Caira connect to Country, protect endangered species, and share cultural knowledge, fostering a vibrant, thriving ecosystem.

Reading the Goulburn River - Winter 2024

Rakali research in the Murrumbidgee

PhD student Emmalie Sanders studies rakali in the Murrumbidgee, uncovering their habits and habitats to aid conservation efforts for these unique water rats.

The water requirements of the endangered Australasian bittern

Scientists use audio recorders to track the elusive Australasian bittern, revealing how water management can boost breeding success in key wetlands.

Reading the Goulburn River - Autumn 2024

Where have all the freshwater mussels gone?

It wasn’t that long ago that freshwater mussels numbered in their “hundreds of thousands” throughout the Murray-Darling Basin. Now, researchers use sonar to find them, aiming to restore these vital filter feeders to their former glory.