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Researchers have discovered near-extinct Darling River snails living in the wild.

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.

​​This study explored the ability to develop reference curves to describe exemplar age class distributions for key floodplain tree species. ​ ​​Understanding the characteristics of tree populations, such as their density, age structure, rates of recruitment (germination and establishment of new trees), growth, and mortality (death rates), are important to understanding the likelihood that tree populations are sustainable. This includes understanding the role of these processes on age class distributions. Developing reference curves – tools that help to define the acceptable limits of parameters such as age class distributions – helps us to determine the likelihood that tree populations are sustainable or may require management intervention to promote recruitment or old growth for example. ​

First Nations peoples from across the Murray–Darling came together in Canberra last week to connect, share stories of Caring for Country and to continue the conversation with the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) as we prepare for the 2026 Basin Plan Review.

Read the transcripts of MDBA Chief Executive Andrew McConville's opening remarks at the First Nations Basin Conversation on Tuesday 10 December 2024.

Long-term monitoring in the Murray–Darling Basin is vital. It helps us understand impacts on biodiversity over time.

New case studies highlight the intricate connection and involvement of First Nations in environmental water management

Lake Victoria (Tar-Ru) is a naturally occurring shallow freshwater lake approximately 60 kilometres downstream of the Murray–Darling Junction in south–western New South Wales, close to the South Australian and Victorian borders.

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.

River Murray Data website redeveloped to improve user experience.