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.
In Renmark, a hands-on electrofishing demo by SARDI scientists captivates locals, showcasing fish sampling techniques and fostering community engagement.
At the Riverland Field Day, the Lower Murray team engages the community with electrofishing demos, showcasing fish sampling and environmental benefits.
Efforts to revive the iconic Murray cod in the Darling-Baaka River face challenges, but united action offers hope for this culturally significant species.
In the Lachlan River, native fish like hardyheads and smelt thrive in unique ecological niches, showcasing remarkable adaptations to their environment.
Field teams in the Lower Murray are wrapping up their season, analyzing data, and preparing reports on how environmental water influenced local ecosystems.
Follow the journey of Golden perch in the Lachlan River as researchers uncover natural spawning events, revealing the secrets of this native fish species.
Murray cod populations are rebounding thanks to innovative water management strategies that restore natural flow regimes and support fish recovery.
Winter fieldwork wraps up as researchers analyze data to understand the impact of environmental water on the Lower Murray River's diverse ecosystems.
Discover how innovative water management and fieldwork adaptations during COVID-19 have helped sustain the Lower Murray River's diverse ecosystems.
