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Protection of Drought Refugia for Native Fish in the Murray-Darling Basin

Ended 15y 5mo agoExpired Fri, 29 Apr 2011
Awarded 30 May 20082y 11mo term

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Murray-Darling Basin Authority awarded a contract to South Australian Research and Development Institute Aquatic Services (SARDI) for the protection of drought refugia for native fish in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Insight

This contract supports ecological resilience in a critical river system, often awarded to specialized research institutes with expertise in aquatic ecology.

Value
$330,000.00
State
SA
Category
Research & Development

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