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As we head into summer it becomes even more important to monitor water quality in the Murray–Darling Basin.

To help keep the water from the River Murray System suitable for drinking, agriculture, the environment, and recreation, the MDBA has launched a study to better understand water quality trends.

The Australian Government is committed to delivering water infrastructure and climate change projects to help benefit and secure the future of the Murray–Darling Basin.

Delegates at the River reflections annual water conference today have heard about the increased risks to agriculture and water infrastructure due to climate change.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 10-11 February 2021. All members were present, and the meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston. The meeting was preceded by a one-day strategic planning workshop.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has a wide range of monitoring and reporting obligations and responsibilities. These are set out in the Water Act 2007, Basin Plan and other arrangements. The Monitoring Statement provides information about the data sets that we use for Basin monitoring, and a summary of our monitoring obligations.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 16 December 2020. All members were present, and the meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation has found the climate of the Basin is changing and water managers, communities, industries and the environment will need to adapt to a hotter and drier climate future.

Meetings of the Murray–Darling Basin Authority were held on 12, 19 and 20 October 2020. All members were present. The meetings were chaired by Sir Angus Houston.