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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.

Koondrook–Perricoota Forest is internationally significant and consists of an extensive river red gum forest and woodland in New South Wales. Report cards are updated every year.

The Barmah Forest in Victoria and the Millewa Forest in New South Wales include wetlands of international significance. Report cards are updated every year.

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

Ongoing fish monitoring in the Barmah–Millewa Forest is used to monitor the health of the waterways.

The Ramsar-listed wetland of international significance, Hattah Lakes, is thriving thanks to the delivery of water for the environment over more than 10 years.

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.