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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View allPredicting irrigation demand in response to climate change in the Murray–Darling Basin
Read MoreEmpowering communities for a future with variable water supply
Read MoreWebinar recording: Stress-testing water availability in the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
Read MoreThe Freshwater Forum – Charmaine Quick
Read MorePrograms
Through consultation with our partners, our three interlinked research programs have been established to tackle the major agriculture-water challenges identified for the basin.
Foresight and Decisions
We empower people to make better decisions in a complicated, changing world.
Technology and Opportunity
We apply new technology and improve infrastructure to build resilience and help rural communities adapt to change.
Adaptation and Innovation
The Adaptation and Innovation program develops and delivers products, practices and strategies that increase the stocks of human, economic, social,…
Our latest projects
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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreCyanobacteria 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.
Read MoreFirst Nations
One Basin CRC has made an important commitment to working respectfully with First Nations to support greater access to water and land for cultural, social and spiritual connection, and provide greater opportunities for economic development, career development, employment, education and training.
First Nations