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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Environmental water boosts salt export from the Murray River to the Southern Ocean, aiding ecological balance in the Lower Lakes, Coorong, and Murray Mouth.
Environmental water transforms the Murray-Darling Basin, reviving endangered grey snakes and enriching wetland ecosystems with thriving frog populations.
In the Murray-Darling Basin, researchers explore how water flows impact Murray cod recruitment, aiming to revive this iconic fish species.
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.
GPS-tracked waterbirds reveal their secret journeys, helping scientists protect vital habitats and boost bird populations.
Researchers track waterbird nesting success, revealing how environmental flows and habitat management can boost bird populations and ensure chicks thrive. Discover the secrets of ibis and spoonbill breeding in this vital wetland ecosystem.
Floodplain wetlands, rich in nutrients, support diverse species. Researchers explore how environmental flows enhance food quality, benefiting fish and birds.
Researchers study fish breeding in dryland river waterholes, revealing how these vital refuges support fish survival and resilience during droughts.
Researchers uncover how floodplain wetlands and anabranches create nutrient-rich "fish buffets," vital for the growth and survival of native fish.
Researchers uncover the best watering regimes for woody seedlings, revealing how early dry periods can boost root and leaf growth for long-term survival.
Researchers uncover hidden seed banks in Murray-Darling Basin soils, revealing how flooding triggers diverse plant growth, including rare species.
Scientists model river ecosystems to reveal how altered flows impact fish and bird populations, aiming to boost native species through better water management.
