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.
Rangers at Gayini Nimmie-Caira connect to Country, protect endangered species, and share cultural knowledge, fostering a vibrant, thriving ecosystem.
Kerrie Saunders, a proud Gomeroi woman, leads efforts in Moree to revive native grains and connect her community with their cultural heritage.
Two First Nations artists transform a building with a mural that celebrates the River Murray's significance and the region's cultural heritage.
Gomeroi Traditional Owner Liz Taylor shares cultural insights with the Flow-MER team, highlighting the Gwydir Warrambools' rich ecological and cultural value.
Ashleigh Pengelly's vibrant artworks, inspired by Murrumbidgee wetlands, bridge cultural gaps and bring Indigenous stories into homes through unique designs.
"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.
Young ecologists in Lake Cargelligo learn about freshwater ecosystems, monitor fish and plants, and enjoy hands-on environmental science.
In the Gwydir and Warrego-Darling regions, new Cultural Advisors Liz Taylor and Kevin Knight are bridging traditional knowledge and modern science to enhance community engagement.
At Calperum Station, indigenous students learned traditional ecological practices from Elders, blending ancient knowledge with modern science to restore the Lower Murray.
Indigenous cadets in the Murrumbidgee catchment are blending cultural knowledge with science, enhancing wetland health and gaining valuable skills.
Aboriginal knowledge and environmental water are revitalizing native plants like Nardoo, Old Man Weed, and Cumbungi across the Murray-Darling Basin.
