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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At the Riverland Field Day, the Lower Murray team engages the community with electrofishing demos, showcasing fish sampling and environmental benefits.
Following severe floods, environmental water creates refuge patches in the Edward/Kolety River, helping fish survive hypoxic blackwater conditions.
Despite floods and road closures, a dedicated team monitors the Edward/Kolety–Wakool river system, gathering crucial data to understand flood impacts.
Efforts to revive the iconic Murray cod in the Darling-Baaka River face challenges, but united action offers hope for this culturally significant species.
Local Waterwatch volunteers reconnect with Lake Brewster, monitoring pelican breeding and water quality, while discovering a thriving waterbird colony.
Floodwaters revive ephemeral creeks in the Edward/Kolety–Wakool system, creating vital habitats for native species and sparking new ecological research.
In the Yanco Creek system, bat monitoring reveals seven species, highlighting the importance of wetlands for their survival and the role of environmental water.
Artist Vicki Luke collaborates with scientists to capture the beauty and fragility of Gilgai wetlands and the endangered Sloane’s froglet in her artwork.
"Yindyamarra is a Wiradjuri word that means Respect. Respect the land, the animals, and Mother Earth!"
At Four Posts Camp, a Riverside community field day brings together over 75 people to share knowledge, enjoy hands-on activities, and celebrate collaboration.
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.
