OUR WORK
Projects That Support Regional Communities
CMEFG works with farmers, industry, researchers and community organisations to advocate for practical, science-based water management that supports both healthy river systems and productive agriculture.
Food Security & the Murray-Darling Basin
The Murray-Darling Basin is central to Australia's food production, rural communities and environmental health. Our current advocacy focuses on achieving balanced water policy that protects environmental outcomes while maintaining productive agriculture and regional economies.
Working alongside industry partners, CMEFG supports evidence-based solutions that recognise irrigation can play an important role in both food security and environmental management.
Food Security
Supporting sustainable food production across the Southern Basin.
Water Policy
Advocating for practical water management based on science and measurable outcomes.
Healthy Environment
Promoting solutions that benefit wetlands, wildlife and productive landscapes.
Regional Communities
Working with industry, farmers and community organisations to develop practical outcomes.
Featured Publication
The Murray-Darling Basin is central to Australia's food production, rural communities and environmental health. Our current advocacy focuses on achieving balanced water policy that protects environmental outcomes while maintaining productive agriculture and regional economies.
Working alongside industry partners, CMEFG supports evidence-based solutions that recognise irrigation can play an important role in both food security and environmental management.
40%
Australia's food grown in the Southern Basin
82%
Water recovered from the Southern Basin
4600
GL
Environmental water holdings
2.4
million
People living across the Basin