Stronger relationships between Indigenous organisations and governments will lead to better environmental outcomes for river systems in Australia and around the world, say the winners of the 2015 Riverprize.

Flinders University academics Professor Daryle Rigney and Associate Professor Steve Hemming were a leading part of the team that accepted the award on behalf of the Ngarrindjeri Regional Association (NRA).

The Riverprize is Australia’s top award for effective and sustainable river basin management. It was awarded to the Murray River’s Ngarrindjeri Yarluwar-Ruwe (Caring as Country) Program for its long-term commitment to integrated river basin management,including Aboriginal involvement,equitable government relationships and international partnerships.

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