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Flows in the River Murray System vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demands for water from all users.

Ongoing fish monitoring in the Barmah–Millewa Forest is used to monitor the health of the waterways.

The MDBA has commissioned a series of literature reviews examining the status of water-related science across the Basin. The literature reviews undertaken by independent academics provide an overview and analysis of scholarly works relevant to the Basin Plan.

This guidance list and map show the Traditional Owners Groups for each water resource plan area. The map was produced in conjunction with Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations and Northern Basin Aboriginal Nations.

Our 6 regional community forums gathered recently to learn about the Roadmap to the 2026 Basin Plan Review and contribute their knowledge and insights to key phases of work informing the Review.

Flows in the River Murray system vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demands for water from all users.

The Chowilla Floodplain is internationally significant. It consists of a range of fast flowing creeks, temporary wetlands, lakes and billabongs. Report Cards are updated each year.

The Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth consists of a diverse range of freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats in South Australia. Report Cards are updated each year.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) expect a likely shortfall of between 190 and 315 gigalitres of environmental water for the Basin when reconciliation of the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) is undertaken in 2024.

A report providing an update on the progress of key activities under the Basin Plan has been issued by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority.