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This report presents a stocktake and analysis of completed, current and proposed activities and initiatives which focus on improving longitudinal surface water connectivity across the northern Murray–Darling Basin (the northern Basin) ‘to and through’ Menindee Lakes. Longitudinal connectivity along and between river reaches is critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems and supports a wide range of social, cultural and economic values.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has reassured communities the storages and weirs are well positioned to meet irrigation, community, and environmental needs this summer.

The Annual Operating Outlook (AOO) describes the potential operating strategies under a range of possible climatic conditions that may occur over the water year.

The sustainable use of groundwater is vital to ensuring the health of the Murray–Darling Basin.

River Murray Data website redeveloped to improve user experience.

Sustainable diversion limits are how much water, on average, can be used in the Basin by towns and communities, farmers and industries.

Water management means that water can be delivered to support local communities, businesses and industries, Australian agriculture and unique ecosystems.

Despite a dry start to the water year with inflows well below average, the total active storage volume for the Murray–Darling Basin remains high at 6,770 gigalitres (GL).

You can now get all your water information from the one place.

We have offices and staff scattered throughout the Basin, giving our team a front row seat to community activities and Basin operations. Check out some of the recent photos our staff have snapped throughout April.