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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CSIRO's satellite tracking reveals the incredible journeys of waterbirds, helping us understand their movements and improve conservation efforts.
Littoral vegetation along the River Murray's banks is vital for biodiversity, providing habitat and stabilizing riverbanks while supporting indigenous culture.
Join Fiona Dyer on a journey through the Lachlan Swamp, capturing the beauty and ecological importance of this vital wetland through stunning photos.
Yellowbelly fish hold deep cultural, economic, and spiritual significance for Aboriginal communities, connecting people to their heritage and rivers.
Discover how innovative water management and fieldwork adaptations during COVID-19 have helped sustain the Lower Murray River's diverse ecosystems.
Explore how environmental flows boost energy in riverine ecosystems, revealing critical food web pathways and enhancing floodplain habitats.
Sunshower Lagoon's revival sees native fish, frogs, and plants flourish as innovative water management combats drought and invasive species.
Discover how diverse and unique wetland vegetation in the Murray-Darling Basin supports a rich array of wildlife and ecological functions.
CSIRO's innovative methods improve floodplain tree health during droughts, using new tech and artificial flooding to sustain vital ecosystems.
CSIRO's new tool uses remote sensing to improve water management in the Murray-Darling Basin, ensuring healthier floodplain trees and better water allocation.
Environmental water boosts salt export from the Murray River to the Southern Ocean, aiding ecological balance in the Lower Lakes, Coorong, and Murray Mouth.
Environmental water transforms the Murray-Darling Basin, reviving endangered grey snakes and enriching wetland ecosystems with thriving frog populations.
