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Basin state governments and the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) are celebrating 20 years of The Living Murray (TLM) program – one of the longest-running river restoration projects in Australia.

The Chowilla Floodplain covers a total area of over 17,700 ha, mostly in South Australia (74%) and also extending into New South Wales (26%).

The Lower Darling was subject to tragic fish death events in December 2018 and January 2019. The large fish death events covered a 40 kilometre stretch of the Darling River, downstream of Menindee Lakes.

The Lower Darling was subject to tragic fish death events in December 2018 and January 2019. The large fish death events covered a 40 kilometre stretch of the Darling River, downstream of Menindee Lakes. 

Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Chief Executive Phillip Glyde listened to community views about the management of Menindee Lakes and the recent fish deaths during a visit to Menindee in western New South Wales.

The most impressive Murray cod breeding in 20 years is under way in the Lower Darling River as a result of environmental watering.