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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Gomeroi Traditional Owner Liz Taylor shares cultural insights with the Flow-MER team, highlighting the Gwydir Warrambools' rich ecological and cultural value.
A surprising find in Booligal: a healthy population of endangered olive perchlet, discovered by ecologists, sparks hope for the species' future.
In the Lower Murrumbidgee Floodplain, researchers use automated call recorders to study the endangered Australasian bittern's breeding habits.
Ashleigh Pengelly's vibrant artworks, inspired by Murrumbidgee wetlands, bridge cultural gaps and bring Indigenous stories into homes through unique designs.
In Renmark, a hands-on electrofishing demo by SARDI scientists captivates locals, showcasing fish sampling techniques and fostering community engagement.
A juvenile Intermediate Egret, tracked from Australia to Papua New Guinea, reveals new insights into migration patterns and stopover sites.
Explore eight years of research on environmental watering in the Lower Goulburn River. Gain insights from experts and community members on how flow management supports native fish, vegetation, habitats, and overall river health in this vital Murray-Darling Basin ecosystem.
The Yanco Creek System is a vital waterway supporting native fish, frogs, turtles and waterbirds. Researchers monitor its ecological health, tracking species diversity and the impact of environmental flows. Learn how conservation efforts help sustain this unique aquatic habitat.
Three years of La Niña bring high flows to the Lower Murray, causing damage but also rejuvenating ecosystems, aiding fish breeding, and flushing salt.
