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This weekend marks the 12-month anniversary of our inaugural First Nations appointment to the MDBA Board. Nari Nari man Rene Woods shares his thoughts on how the role has given him a new perspective.

Yarning circles have been used by First Nations for centuries as a way of learning from a collective group, building respectful relationships, and preserving and passing on cultural knowledge.

The 2017 Basin Plan Evaluation considers environmental, social, cultural and economic outcomes seen so far, and whether these outcomes are in line with what was expected 5 years before. A series of technical reports providing in-depth analysis and results have been developed.

This research report outlines the development of the survey tool and presents the survey findings in relation to the importance of environmental water to Aboriginal Nations in the north of the Basin.

The health of the Basin benefits from meaningful, equitable, inclusive and respectful partnership with Traditional Owners and their involvement in water planning and management is a key priority.

The First Nations peoples of the Murray–Darling Basin were never wanderers in an untouched natural wilderness. Rather, they have always taken an active role in environmental management, shaping and caring for the land that sustains them. This relationship is both practical and spiritual, born of a unique world view.

The Barkandji River Rangers have a new boat for monitoring water quality thanks to government funds.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation and recent reviews highlight an urgent need for targeted and focused support for communities in the Basin, particularly smaller, irrigation-dependent and remote communities. This requires meaningful engagement to customise support and provide improved information.

First Nations people in the Murray–Darling Basin have a strong spiritual connection to water, and a moral obligation to care for it.

We use maps and spatial data, including remote sensing data daily, to support our various programs and projects. This includes data on hydrology, biota, terrain, vegetation, geology, and important built and natural assets.