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The Murray–Darling Water and Environmental Research Program has released the below research reports, tactical project reports, program documents, newsletters and progress updates.

Alongside producing reports and datasets MD-WERP researchers are also publishing results from MD-WERP research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The Murray–Darling Basin is one of the world’s most variable climate regions. The Murray–Darling Water and Environment Research Program (MD-WERP) climate adaptation theme will focus on understanding the changing climate and identifying adaptation options.

The Murray–Darling Water and Environment Research Program (MD–WERP) social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focuses on better understanding the values of water, and how it improves or enhances Basin communities.

The Murray–Darling Water and Environment Research Program (MD-WERP) environmental outcomes theme will inform planning and decision-making for the Basin's ecological health.

The Murray–Darling Water and Environment Research Program (MD-WERP) hydrology theme focuses on developing reliable knowledge of the characteristics and movement of water, under current and future climates, to inform water resources management and planning.

This is a review of the hydrological models that underpin the Barwon-Darling Watercourse water resource plan that was submitted to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority in June 2020. The 2 most important of these models were the Baseline Diversion Limit model and the Annual Permitted Take model. This review was prepared to assist the Murray–Darling Basin Authority in their appraisal of the Barwon-Darling Watercourse water resource plan prior to its accreditation and implementation under the Basin Plan.

The River Murray Water Quality Monitoring Program has captured physical and chemical data from 28 River Murray and tributary sites since 1978. This report examines long-term trends in water quality and drivers of change.

Along with our river management partners, we use a variety of models to support the planning and running of the Murray–Darling Basin’s rivers.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) operates the River Murray to share water between New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, as required under the Murray–Darling Basin Agreement. To undertake this work the MDBA has built, maintained and operated a hydrological model of the River Murray.