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.
A decade of monitoring in the Guwayda Wetlands reveals how environmental water supports diverse species, from frogs and fish to flowering coolibah trees.
A decade of monitoring in the Warrego-Darling reveals how environmental water supports diverse species, from frogs and fish to flowering coolibah trees.
Kerrie Saunders, a proud Gomeroi woman, leads efforts in Moree to revive native grains and connect her community with their cultural heritage.
In Toorale National Park, a wet year and targeted water management create ideal conditions for diverse duck species to breed and thrive.
Gomeroi Traditional Owner Liz Taylor shares cultural insights with the Flow-MER team, highlighting the Gwydir Warrambools' rich ecological and cultural value.
Dive into the world of Yurraya frogs in the Gwydir Wetlands, where unique species thrive and researchers uncover the secrets of their breeding patterns.
Over eight years, 57 waterbird species, including the Kularku (Brolga), have been recorded in Toorale's wetlands, showcasing the area's rich biodiversity.
