2020
The Flow-MER Basin-scale Project is being undertaken from 2019 to 2022 and is led by CSIRO in partnership with the University of Canberra, and collaborating with Charles Sturt University, Deakin University, University of New England, SARDI, Arthur Rylah Institute, NSW Department of Primary Industry, Australian River Restoration Centre and Brooks Ecology & Technology.
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About the document
CSIRO has been engaged by CEWO to manage the Basin-scale portion of the CEWO Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Project (Flow-MER). This report describes outcomes of the first year of Basin-scale evaluation and research. Flow-MER provides the CEWO with evidence to inform our understanding of how water for the environment is helping maintain, protect, and restore the ecosystems and native species across the Murray-Darling Basin. This evidence exists in the form of data, model outputs and reports. A research portfolio has been designed to enhance this evidence base.
Flow-MER research commenced in July 2019. This report details outcomes from the initial phases of this research. Research and evaluation enhance the understanding of environmental outcomes from Commonwealth environmental water and provide knowledge to inform adaptive management.
The overall program is structured around 5 themes:
- Hydrology.
- Fish.
- Vegetation.
- Biodiversity and Water Quality.
- Food Webs.
With 4 cross cutting activities in the areas of:
- Modelling.
- Data Management and Visualisation.
- Communication and Engagement (including Indigenous Engagement).
- Reporting and Synthesis.
There has been an emphasis on co-design of research across themes and with Selected Areas in order to achieve integration across scale and taxa.