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New research investigates future habitat for water based animals and plants in the Murray–Darling Basin.

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.

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

Innovative oral history research in the Basin was presented at the Oral History Victoria Biennial Conference in Melbourne last month.

How bushfires will impact water availability in a changing climate.

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.

The Murray–Darling Water and Environmental Research Program (MD–WERP) has published research reports, tactical project reports, program documents, newsletters and progress updates.

A pilot study led by Tati Tati Kaiejin has combined Tati Tati Science and western science to better understand climate-related risks at Margooya Lagoon in Victoria.

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.

The 32nd meeting of the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) was held on 21 and 22 October 2024, with members convening on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra. The meeting was chaired by Professor Bill Young.