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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Scientists at the University of Canberra use mesocosm experiments to unravel how environmental flows impact food webs, from microbes to fish.
Murray cod populations are rebounding thanks to innovative water management strategies that restore natural flow regimes and support fish recovery.
Explore how artificial bark covers reveal the hidden lives of tree-dwelling lizards, frogs, and spiders in the Murrumbidgee wetlands.
Science guides water management in the Murray-Darling Basin, ensuring rivers, wetlands, and floodplains thrive, benefiting plants, animals, and communities.
Join James Van Dyke's team as they track Murray River turtles, revealing how wetland connectivity impacts their movement and survival.
Cherie Campbell's project evaluates environmental water's impact on non-woody vegetation in the Murray-Darling Basin, aiming to improve future water management.
Drones revolutionize riverbank monitoring, providing detailed insights into erosion, vegetation changes, and the impact of water management practices.
Winter fieldwork wraps up as researchers analyze data to understand the impact of environmental water on the Lower Murray River's diverse ecosystems.
Researchers tag lampreys in the Murray River, tracking their epic migrations to uncover secrets of their life cycle and aid their recovery.
At Lake Cargelligo, the 'Down the Track' project empowers at-risk youth through biological surveys and camping trips, fostering future ecologists.
Lakkari Pitt'ss artwork is a contemporary take on the knowledge that her Elders, and significant people in her life, have passed down through generations. These beautiful artworks explore the movement, essence and stories of Country.
Join Shjarn Winkle's journey through Toorale National Park, exploring its rugged beauty, diverse wildlife, and the importance of environmental monitoring.
