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The Barmah–Millewa Reach, or the narrowest parts of it, are referred to as the ‘The Narrows’. It was previously referred to as Barmah Choke.

One of the 15 projects under the Basin Condition Monitoring Program is the creation of a social and economic conditions report.

There is reduced flow of water through the Barmah–Millewa Reach caused from the build-up of sand on the riverbed.

This assessment of social and economic conditions in the Basin was commissioned in mid-2019 by the then Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources.

The Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) is an important source of independent, strategic advice to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority. The committee's work helps to ensure the Basin Plan is confidently implemented with the support of robust science and knowledge.

The Murray–Darling Basin social and economic conditions report will help fill gaps in MDBA’s socio-economic reporting. It is one of the 15 projects under the Basin Condition Monitoring Program.

The 2017 Basin Plan Evaluation considers environmental, social, cultural and economic outcomes seen so far, and whether these outcomes are in line with what was expected 5 years before. A series of technical reports providing in-depth analysis and results have been developed.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation and recent reviews highlight an urgent need for targeted and focused support for communities in the Basin, particularly smaller, irrigation-dependent and remote communities. This requires meaningful engagement to customise support and provide improved information.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority undertook a three year study (2009–2012) on the Barmah Choke to investigate the potential water supply and environmental risks.

In 2019, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority undertook a detailed survey of the River Murray through the Barmah–Millewa Reach to investigate the reduction in regulated flow capacity through the Reach. This revealed the presence of a large quantity of sand on the bed of the river, referred to as a ‘sand slug’, which was not expected. In response to this, the MDBA has undertaken a series of investigations to understand the extent and source of the sand, the rate it is moving at and options to manage it.