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In 2019, the MDBA undertook a detailed survey of the River Murray channel through the Barmah–Millewa Reach. This revealed the presence of a very large quantity of sand on the bed of the river, something that was not expected. Since then, several further studies have been undertaken to investigate the extent and source of the sand, the rate that it is moving at and options to manage it. Reports of these studies are provided below.

Basin in Brief provides a monthly summary of climate, rainfall, inflows and water quality information.

The Chowilla Floodplain was inundated in late 2022 – monitoring shows the ecosystem is now thriving.

Basin in Brief provides a monthly summary of climate, rainfall, inflows and water quality information.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has offices and staff scattered throughout the Basin, giving our team a front row seat to community activities and Basin operations. Check out some of the recent photos our staff have snapped across the Basin.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has offices and staff scattered throughout the Basin, giving our team a front row seat to community activities and Basin operations. Check out some of the recent photos our staff have snapped across the Basin.

Each year we release an Annual Operating Outlook for the River Murray. It explains how we may operate the River Murray system across a range of possible climatic and rainfall scenarios.

Basin in Brief provides a monthly summary of climate, rainfall, inflows and water quality information.

Basin in Brief provides a monthly summary of climate, rainfall, inflows and water quality information.

Basin in Brief provides a monthly summary of climate, rainfall, inflows and water quality information. This update was provided on 15 June 2023.