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Managing Water Ecosystems

We investigate how water ecosystems respond to different water resource management and allocation strategies, including environmental water flows.

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Recent Case studies

Predicting the outcomes of hydrological change in aquatic habitats of northern Australia

The Challenge River flows are important for driving the condition and persistence of biota, to support habitats, and to facilitate […]

Investing in ecosystem functions knowledge to improve adaptive management of water for the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin

The Challenge The focus of water resource management in the Murray-Darling Basin over recent decades has been to achieve a […]

River Murray in South Australia

Water and Society

The land and water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin have been significantly modified for more than 100 years, and following years of declining environmental condition, more recent water reform processes have sought to re-balance water use across users within the Basin.

Biofilm succession patterns and ecosystem dynamics in the Edward Wakool River system

Water level variations from managed flow releases are known to influence both rates of biofilm productivity and structural attributes of biofilms that inhabit hard surfaces within rivers.

Tracking turtles in an urban environment

The Challenge A local population of native turtles may be negatively impacted by habitat changes (see Figure 1) associated with […]

Development of a food web approach to determine suitability of release habitat for endangered Siamese Crocodiles

The Challenge The Siamese Crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) is a critically endangered medium‐size crocodile native to Southeast Asia. Now extinct from […]

Long-Term Intervention Monitoring (LTIM) Project

CSIRO scientists are leading a team of collaborators across multiple research institutions to resolve challenges in the adaptive management of environmental flows in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Characterising ecohydrological benefits in the Murray-Darling Basin

Research is being undertaken to understand the benefits of environmental water to people and communities in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Harmful algal blooms and remote sensing

Algal blooms in the Murray-Darling Basin are harmful to the environment and communities within the Basin. Research to develop an early warning system is currently underway.

Carp in shallow water

Carp herpesvirus

European Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is an introduced fish species identified as a priority pest species, both in Australia and internationally. To manage this species, modern technology is required and this can be achieved by the release of a species specific virus.

Waterbird breeding and movements: knowledge for water managers

By quantifying waterbird survival rates, movements, and their drivers, particularly the relative influence of flow variables, habitat variables, pressures and threats, we will assist environmental water managers to better identify, maintain or restore key waterbird habitats.

bubbles in a river

Determining response of methane seeps on river ecology and function

CSIRO are assessing whether methane seeps in a river have any direct effect on the water quality and ecological status of the river. There is little or no literature that describes this issue in flowing systems.

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ECOS special issue

Issue 243 – Murray Darling Basin feature

River Murray cliffs near Renmark South Australia

Science solutions for the Murray-Darling Basin

CSIRO conducts research across four important areas in the Basin. In this report we look at the work CSIRO has delivered and what we are doing now in these four areas.

water surrounding a balck box tree

Future-Ready MDB Forum: Beyond 2030 Report Released

The Future Ready Murray-Darling Basin Forum: Beyond 2030 held over 14th and 15th of March 2019 provided a unique opportunity for Australia’s leading thinkers to focus their attention on the long-term future of the Murray-Darling Basin.

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