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Blue-green algae occur naturally in rivers, lakes and dams. Under certain conditions, blue-green algae multiply quickly, creating an ‘algal bloom’ that can decrease water quality.

Independent reviews and assessments of water management in the Basin have been commissioned and undertaken.

Scientists and volunteers are working together to re-establish the southern bell frog in South Australia's Lower Lakes.

New telecommunications tools are changing the way Australian rice is grown.

Regional communities and food producers within the Murray–Darling Basin could reap significant rewards in the post-Covid world, a leading demographer told a national water conference today.

The Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) is an important source of independent, strategic advice to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority. The committee's work helps to ensure the Basin Plan is confidently implemented with the support of robust science and knowledge.

Water, sunlight, and clean air – did you know Goondiwindi has the perfect environment for growing ocean microalgae? This week MDBA Chair Sir Angus Houston visited Goondiwindi's Algae Pharm as part of his listening tour and learnt how the algae farm captures and recycles water.

Microbats are often not seen or heard, but there are thousands of them in the Mallee bush and when habitat like the Hattah Lakes are in good health, they can thrive.

A solid foundation for building Basin science, based on collaboration and co-design, is detailed in the Water and Environment Research Program’s (MD–WERP) first annual report released last week.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has added new features to the Murray–Darling Basin Water Information Portal, providing greater transparency and access to better information, and they want your feedback.