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The final event celebrating the 20-year anniversary of The Living Murray program was recently held at the Barmah–Millewa Forest, recognising the achievements of one the largest river restoration projects in Australia.

Monitoring reports from Gunbower Forest, one of The Living Murray icon sites. 

Monitoring reports from the Barmah–Millewa Forest, one of The Living Murray icon sites. 

Two decades of cooperation, restoration, and protection of the river system.

Over recent years there have been significant changes on the River Murray, including expansion of permanent horticulture, recovery of water for the environment, increased trade and reduced channel capacity through the Barmah–Millewa forest. These changes have resulted in concerns that the river system will not be able to deliver water allocation to users when they need it.

The Gunbower–Koondrook–Perricoota Forest is one of six icon sites along the Murray River identified as a priority under The Living Murray river restoration program.