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 dynamic youth group in Lake Cargelligo engages local kids in ecological surveys and outdoor education, fostering a love for nature and science.
A surprising find in Booligal: a healthy population of endangered olive perchlet, discovered by ecologists, sparks hope for the species' future.
Young ecologists in Lake Cargelligo learn about freshwater ecosystems, monitor fish and plants, and enjoy hands-on environmental science.
In the Lachlan River, native fish like hardyheads and smelt thrive in unique ecological niches, showcasing remarkable adaptations to their environment.
At Lake Cargelligo, the 'Down the Track' project empowers at-risk youth through biological surveys and camping trips, fostering future ecologists.