We use monitoring, evaluation and research to assess environmental outcomes and inform adaptive management, using the below indicators that reflect the health of the Basin.
Read more about our Evaluation and Research work here
River Flows and Connectivity
Native Vegetation
Waterbirds
Native Fish
Cultural Outcomes
Species Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity
Food Webs and Water Quality
We work along 10 river systems within the Basin, conducting targeted monitoring and research to understand local ecosystem responses and inform water management practices. The data is also used to help inform Basin Evaluation.
Border, Barwon & Namoi
Darling and Warrego
Goulburn River and Northern Victorian Tributaries
Gwydir
Lachlan
Lower Balonne
Lower Murray and Coorong, Lower Lakes, and Murray Mouth
Macquarie River and Marshes
Mid-Murray
Murrumbidgee
Learn more about the current research projects of the Flow-MER Program.
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Recent floods allow us to explore aquatic food webs, highlighting how river flows and flooding boost productivity and support diverse aquatic life.
Aboriginal knowledge and environmental water are revitalizing native plants like Nardoo, Old Man Weed, and Cumbungi across the Murray-Darling Basin.
In the Lowbidgee Floodplain, tens of thousands of waterbirds are thriving, thanks to targeted environmental water releases and collaborative efforts.
Field teams in the Lower Murray are wrapping up their season, analyzing data, and preparing reports on how environmental water influenced local ecosystems.
Track the incredible journeys of Australian waterbirds with satellite technology, revealing their migration patterns and the critical habitats they rely on.
Floods in the Gwydir catchment brought both devastation and renewal, transforming the landscape and sparking dynamic ecological processes.
Follow the journey of Golden perch in the Lachlan River as researchers uncover natural spawning events, revealing the secrets of this native fish species.
Students from Barham schools dive into hands-on river science workshops, learning about water quality, aquatic bugs, and the importance of healthy ecosystems.
Learn how managing environmental water flows can enhance ecological resilience, helping ecosystems recover from disturbances and maintain their functions.
Explore how turtles in the Gwydir Wetlands adapted to extreme drought, showcasing their resilience and the importance of environmental water flows.
Witness the dramatic transformation of the Gwydir Wetlands as they burst into life, revealing the intricate dance of flora and fauna in this unique ecosystem.
Discover how restarting dry rivers can impact water quality, revealing the delicate balance needed to protect native species and their habitats.
