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The research focused on improving understanding of low flow requirements of environmental assets and values in a climate change context and developing a conservation prioritisation method to identify priority locations for future management decisions.

The research focused on improving understanding of low flow requirements of environmental assets and values in a climate change context and developing a conservation prioritisation method to identify priority locations for future management decisions.

The research focused on improving understanding of low flow requirements of environmental assets and values in a climate change context and developing a conservation prioritisation method to identify priority locations for future management decisions.

The final event celebrating the 20-year anniversary of The Living Murray program was recently held at the Barmah–Millewa Forest, recognising the achievements of one the largest river restoration projects in Australia.

​Assessing the status of native fish populations across the Murray–Darling Basin is a foundational action of the Native Fish Recovery Strategy. ​To assess native fish populations, the MDBA engaged independent scientists to undertake the Native Fish Status Assessment 2023. ​This assessment was the first comprehensive examination of all native fish, crayfish and mussel species across the whole of the Murray–Darling Basin.

New research investigates how to include future environmental change in water runoff models

Native fish species received a $639,000 boost in 2024, with 16 grants awarded to communities, government agencies, and environmental experts to improve river conditions.

For a long time, river modellers have faced the challenges of tracking water movement across landscapes. This task becomes more complex when different river catchments use different models. Along with jurisdictions, we are in the process of improving these systems and tools.

When establishing the Basin Plan it was determined that a portion of surface water and groundwater entitlements should be recovered and retained in the system, to improve the health of rivers, wetlands and groundwater systems. This is known as the water recovery target, and is a long-term average.

Wetlands in Sunraysia could be used as nursery ponds to grow native fish in a 12-month research trial seeking to apply First Nations knowledge and modern fisheries science.