The Murray–Darling Basin is Australia’s largest and most complex river system, covering more than a million square kilometers. Home to 2.3 million Australians and 40 First Nations communities, the region produces more than $22 billion in agricultural output each year and boasts an $11 billion tourism industry. However, the basin is facing significant, complex challenges in adapting to climate change and responding to water and environmental risks. 

Established in mid-2022, the One Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is a 10-year, $150 million program to bring science-led solutions to the region. It sees independent researchers and scientists working in local communities, partnering with industry, producers and First Nations peoples to solve real world problems.

From Queensland to South Australia, we are facilitating collaborations between universities, industry, business, government, not-for-profit organisations and local communities, across the agriculture, environment, water and technology sectors, together working towards our vision of growing the value of water in a changing world.

A Values Driven Organisation

We demand the best solutions — from science, from ourselves and for the Basin — and our values underpin how we work together. We are:

Courageous – We show courage and ambition in tackling complex problems with entirely new solutions.

Collaborative – Our solutions are co-designed by partners with diverse perspectives and capabilities.

Practical – We work in regions to develop useful and relevant products and processes.

Nurturing – We train the next generation of leaders to support innovation and adaptation in the future.

Accountable – We are accountable to the highest standards of R&D program leadership and management.