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This February we celebrated some of the amazing women in science to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February. Meet some of the remarkable women working in our region: Anara Watson I am nearing completion of a double degree in Law and Legal Practice (Honours) and Environmental Science […]

The Muscles in the Mud project is examining recovery rates after Lokeri disappeared during the Millennium Drought.  Freshwater mussels are one of the most at-risk groups of animals in the world, with almost half of all species extinct or threatened. Lokeri (Velesunio ambiguous) is one of 18 species of freshwater mussel in Australia, and it’s […]

Thanks to your support, we received 640 responses to our horizon scan survey from people across the region and beyond.  The horizon scan survey was designed to identify future opportunities, challenges and unanswered questions for the CLLMM region. This technique helps to gather, organise and prioritise existing and new evidence regarding emerging issues (future threats […]

A big thank you to everyone who journeyed with us on the Spirit of the Coorong this month for our freshwater and saltwater science tours. These free events formed part of our Summer Series of Science program, where guests were treated to stunning views of the Coorong or River Murray alongside expert commentary on the […]

It was a pleasure to host Minister Watt, Minister Wong, and Senator Walker at the CLLMM Research Centre this month for the announcement that the Lower Murray has been listed as a critically endangered ecological community. We were honoured by the Ministers’ and Senator’s generous acknowledgement of the CLLMM Research Centre’s work, and their recognition […]

We were thrilled to welcome Federal Environment Minister, Murray Watt, to the CLLMM Research Centre for the first time today. With the sun shining and plenty of activity out on the water, it was the perfect occasion to showcase the breadth of our research and activities. The visit highlighted the value of locally led, collaborative science […]