Our First Nations Research Program is actively engaging internationally to strengthen its advocacy for sustainable river health and intergenerational equity, simultaneously building the One Basin CRC’s global standing.

Our First Nations Research Lead Professor Troy Meston and First Nations Engagement Lead Geoff Reid presented at the 22nd Savanna Science Network Meeting (SSNM) at the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa.Troy and Geoff delivered two presentations highlighting First Nations activities across the CRC including The Flow-MER Program and upcoming Native Grains project.

The conference was also an opportunity to support one of our partners, Charles Sturt University, as they launched their South African Rivers Initiative (SARI); which aims to enhance river health and biodiversity in South Africa.

Kruger National Park is an incredible natural site, with impressive flora and fauna including not just hippos, crocodiles, lions, and elephants – but also some unexpected familiar life as well – Thema triandra (Kangaroo Grass).

They also had the opportunity to participate in fish tagging exercises to learn about the movement habits of tiger fish and impacts to their environment – a project similar to our fish tagging QuickStart project in collaboration with OzFish Unlimited.

Finally, they presented to the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Mpumalanga and to Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Professor Prof Aldo Stroebel, forming stronger connections for collaboration and sharing insights on the incredible work the CRC has begun with our diverse partners.

Learn about the First Nations Program or read more about our OzFish fish tagging program