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The hydrologic indicator site method was used by the Authority to assess the environmental water needs of the Murray–Darling Basin and determine the proposed environmentally sustainable level of take (ESLT)

This guideline provides clarification to state and Australian Government agencies on the triggers and communication process when moving, or potentially moving, between water sharing tiers (as detailed in Schedule H to the Murray–Darling Basin Agreement and Chapter 11 of the Basin Plan) to meet critical human water needs.

The stocktake provides independent advice to the Ministerial Council on the potential effectiveness of measures being considered by the Basin state governments towards adjusting the sustainable diversion limit.

As required in the Basin Plan, the MDBA, Basin State water agencies and the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder have developed and signed an Implementation Agreement. 

This report summarises the analysis undertaken to support the Experienced River Operators Workshop which was held on 19 April 2012 in Canberra.

This project was commissioned to measure the vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacity of Basin communities to changes in water availability - due to a range of factors - in order to inform MDBA planning and decision-making.

As we make our way through a very busy year in the Murray–Darling Basin, I would like to take a moment to thank people for the effort and time you've taken to meet with me and Murray–Darling Basin Authority staff and continue to have input into our work.

Communities around Lake Mulwala are advised that water levels in the lake will be rising over the next four weeks, and people should consider adjusting their activities for changing water levels.