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December 2, 2025

Celebrating 10 years of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder’s science program: Flow-MER (digital booklet)

This digital booklet captures that journey. It reflects the progress, partnerships, and knowledge built through Flow-MER – the Basin’s largest and longest-running environmental water science program.

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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
Basin-scale
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.
Basin-scale
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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Photos supplied by Damian Michael and Gaye Bourke, Charles Sturt University.
Murrumbidgee
Species Diversity
January 4, 2021

Life on a tree – monitoring arboreal lizards in floodplain environments

Explore how artificial bark covers reveal the hidden lives of tree-dwelling lizards, frogs, and spiders in the Murrumbidgee wetlands.

Eva Moore
Associate Professor Damian Michael
Gaye Bourke
Professor Skye Wassens
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Alana from the CEWH takes notes during a fish survey in the Lower Lakes and Coorong. Photo: SARDI, 2019.
Basin-scale
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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A Murray River turtle (Emydura macquarii) looking for water in the grass.
Mid-Murray
Species Diversity
December 15, 2020

Tracking turtles in the Edward/Kolety River system

Join James Van Dyke's team as they track Murray River turtles, revealing how wetland connectivity impacts their movement and survival.

Dr James Van Dyke
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Basin-scale
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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The Goulburn river viewed from a drone. Image credit: Flow-MER Team.
Goulburn River and Northern Victorian Tributaries
Native Vegetation
November 17, 2020

Assessing soil and plants from the sky: Drone monitoring in the Murray Darling Basin

Drones revolutionize riverbank monitoring, providing detailed insights into erosion, vegetation changes, and the impact of water management practices.

Neil Sutton
Dr Geoff Vietz
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River Murray near Waikerie (Photo credit: SARDI)
Lower Murray and Coorong, Lower Lakes, and Murray Mouth
Native Fish
November 2, 2020

Lower Murray River Project Updates – October 2020

Winter fieldwork wraps up as researchers analyze data to understand the impact of environmental water on the Lower Murray River's diverse ecosystems.

PIRSA-SARDI
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Researchers tag lampreys in the Murray River, tracking their epic migrations to uncover secrets of their life cycle and aid their recovery.
Lower Murray and Coorong, Lower Lakes, and Murray Mouth
River Flows and Connectivity
October 30, 2020

Lamprey Migration In The Murray River

Researchers tag lampreys in the Murray River, tracking their epic migrations to uncover secrets of their life cycle and aid their recovery.

Dr Chris Bice
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Adam Kerezsy retrieving nets with Down the Track. Photo credit: Mal Carnegie
Lower Murray and Coorong, Lower Lakes, and Murray Mouth
Cultural Outcomes
October 27, 2020

‘Up the Creek’ with ‘Down the Track’ – Investing in the next generation of ecologists

At Lake Cargelligo, the 'Down the Track' project empowers at-risk youth through biological surveys and camping trips, fostering future ecologists.

Adam Kerezsy
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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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Looking west over Booka Dam in Toorale National Park during golden hour. Photo – Shjarn Winkle
Darling and Warrego
Food Webs and Water Quality
October 15, 2020

Wading through the Warrego – some reflections from a rookie

Join Shjarn Winkle's journey through Toorale National Park, exploring its rugged beauty, diverse wildlife, and the importance of environmental monitoring.

Shjarn Winkle
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