Top End river system are central to the lives of Traditional Owners, support large recreational and commercial fisheries and are vital to the survival of many threatened and migratory species. Many Top End river systems are already experiencing the pressures of over-allocation, increased spread of weeds, changed fire regimes, extended hot spells and increased evaporation rates in an already highly variable climate. How can we ensure that our rivers endure the impacts of climate change and are able to continue to host an immense biodiversity, as well as to provide food, water, recreational services and cultural services to growing Top End communities?