Growing value from water
in a changing world.
A collaboration between the Murray–Darling Basin’s researchers, industries and communities.
The One Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is an industry-led, collaborative partnership established to build a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray–Darling Basin for current and future generations.
From Queensland to South Australia, we are finding practical solutions to complex challenges, nurturing regional communities, and training the next generation of scientists.
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Programs
Through consultation with our partners, our three interlinked research programs have been established to tackle the major agriculture-water challenges identified for the basin.
Adaptation and Innovation
The Adaptation and Innovation program develops and delivers products, practices and strategies that increase the stocks of human, economic, social,…
Technology and Opportunity
We apply new technology and improve infrastructure to build resilience and help rural communities adapt to change.
Foresight and Decisions
We empower people to make better decisions in a complicated, changing world.
First Nations
The First Nations Program embeds Indigenous governance and knowledge systems within the One Basin CRC, advancing a model of Indigenous-led,…
Our latest projects
Building capacity to adapt to a more variable water future
By enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing, the project aims to lay the groundwork for effective adaptation strategies in the face of evolving water availability conditions.
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Citizen science: Integrating community groups into basin-scale fish tagging and…
This citizen science project aims to demonstrate that communities can be involved in scientific research – specifically fish tagging – and to empower communities to contribute to conservation efforts.
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Cyanobacteria toxin uptake in food crops and implications to human…
This project will support sustainable agriculture by exploring toxic cyanobacteria and the health posed when they accumulate in food crops via the use of recycled water for irrigation.
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First Nations
One Basin CRC is committed to working respectfully with First Nations to improve access to water and land for cultural, social and spiritual connection, while providing opportunities for economic and career development.
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