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The research focused on improving understanding of low flow requirements of environmental assets and values in a climate change context and developing a conservation prioritisation method to identify priority locations for future management decisions.

The research focused on improving understanding of low flow requirements of environmental assets and values in a climate change context and developing a conservation prioritisation method to identify priority locations for future management decisions.

The research focused on improving understanding of low flow requirements of environmental assets and values in a climate change context and developing a conservation prioritisation method to identify priority locations for future management decisions.

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.

​Assessing the status of native fish populations across the Murray–Darling Basin is a foundational action of the Native Fish Recovery Strategy. ​To assess native fish populations, the MDBA engaged independent scientists to undertake the Native Fish Status Assessment 2023. ​This assessment was the first comprehensive examination of all native fish, crayfish and mussel species across the whole of the Murray–Darling Basin.

Native fish species received a $639,000 boost in 2024, with 16 grants awarded to communities, government agencies, and environmental experts to improve river conditions.

First Nations peoples from across the Murray–Darling came together in Canberra last week to connect, share stories of Caring for Country and to continue the conversation with the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) as we prepare for the 2026 Basin Plan Review.

Read the transcripts of MDBA Chief Executive Andrew McConville's opening remarks at the First Nations Basin Conversation on Tuesday 10 December 2024.

New case studies highlight the intricate connection and involvement of First Nations in environmental water management

Lake Victoria (Tar-Ru) is a naturally occurring shallow freshwater lake approximately 60 kilometres downstream of the Murray–Darling Junction in south–western New South Wales, close to the South Australian and Victorian borders.