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Murrumbidgee
Native Vegetation
July 7, 2025

Drone Monitoring of Lignum at Gayini: What We’re Learning

In partnership with Nari Nari rangers, scientists are using drone technology to track how flooding patterns impact lignum on the Lowbidgee floodplain. This project blends traditional knowledge and cutting-edge imagery to support smarter water and habitat management.

Professor Andrew Hall
Dr Fleur Stelling
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Murrumbidgee
Species Diversity
June 24, 2025

Stories of Connection: Tuckerbil Wetlands - A story by Nella Smith

This story from Nella Smith shares her deep connection to Tuckerbil Wetlands, a Ramsar-listed site near Leeton that provides vital refuge for rare and migratory birds, including brolga, bitterns and black swans.

Nella Smith
Dr Fleur Stelling
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Murrumbidgee
Species Diversity
June 23, 2025

A collection of threatened and migratory species of the Murrumbidgee Valley

A range of threatened species make their home in and around the Murrumbidgee. These include brolgas, Australasian bitterns, southern bell frogs, and many other species. Knowing where these animals live is important. This information guides decisions about where and when to use wa

Dr Fleur Stelling
Ashleigh Pengelly
Professor Skye Wassens
Karunya Prasad
Professor Andrew Hall
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Murrumbidgee
River Flows and Connectivity
February 4, 2025

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.

Dr Fleur Stelling
Professor Skye Wassens
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Murrumbidgee
Cultural Outcomes
July 29, 2024

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.

Dr Fleur Stelling
Josh Peisley
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Artwork credit: Wiradjuri Artist Rebecca Salcole
Acknowledgement of Country

The Flow-MER Program team acknowledges the First Nations communities of the Murray–Darling Basin and pays respect to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land, water and sky Country across the Basin and value the expertise, wisdom and enduring connections that have informed their care for Country over millennia.

We recognise the intrinsic connection of First Nations people to Country, and we value the enduring cultural, social, environmental, spiritual, and economic connection to the rivers, wetlands, and floodplains of the Basin. We are committed to working with First Nations people across the Murray–Darling Basin to build relationships in a meaningful and genuine way to support and empower them in reaching their aspirations.

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