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Investigating the water requirements of the endangered Australasian bittern

In the Lower Murrumbidgee Floodplain, researchers use automated call recorders to study the endangered Australasian bittern's breeding habits.

Reading the Goulburn River - Winter 2023

Closing the Gap: Water Calendars, Aboriginal art and Teapots.

Ashleigh Pengelly's vibrant artworks, inspired by Murrumbidgee wetlands, bridge cultural gaps and bring Indigenous stories into homes through unique designs.

Field demonstration busts electrofishing myths

In Renmark, a hands-on electrofishing demo by SARDI scientists captivates locals, showcasing fish sampling techniques and fostering community engagement.

Exciting waterbird tracking update!

A juvenile Intermediate Egret, tracked from Australia to Papua New Guinea, reveals new insights into migration patterns and stopover sites.

Eight years in — perspectives on the outcomes of environmental watering in the Lower Goulburn River

Explore eight years of research on environmental watering in the Lower Goulburn River. Gain insights from experts and community members on how flow management supports native fish, vegetation, habitats, and overall river health in this vital Murray-Darling Basin ecosystem.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research in the Yanco Creek System

The Yanco Creek System is a vital waterway supporting native fish, frogs, turtles and waterbirds. Researchers monitor its ecological health, tracking species diversity and the impact of environmental flows. Learn how conservation efforts help sustain this unique aquatic habitat.

What did high flows mean for the Lower Murray?

Three years of La Niña bring high flows to the Lower Murray, causing damage but also rejuvenating ecosystems, aiding fish breeding, and flushing salt.

Electrofishing: what is it and how does it work?

In Renmark, a hands-on electrofishing demo by SARDI scientists captivates locals, showcasing fish sampling techniques and fostering community engagement.

Reading the Goulburn River - Autumn 2023

Bringing community, industry and agencies together

At the Riverland Field Day, the Lower Murray team engages the community with electrofishing demos, showcasing fish sampling and environmental benefits.

Monitoring of refuge patches created in the Edward/Kolety River by environmental water

Following severe floods, environmental water creates refuge patches in the Edward/Kolety River, helping fish survive hypoxic blackwater conditions.