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National Threatened Species Day is commemorated each year on September 7, to raise awareness of the flora and fauna at risk of extinction in Australia.

With over 30,000 wetlands in the Murray−Darling Basin there are many major breeding or feeding sites for birds and macroinvertebrates.

The innovative use of drone technology combined with coding software is helping to improve the accuracy of waterbird monitoring across the Murray–Darling Basin.

Water for the environment is used to improve native fish populations, including threatened species. Find out about the priorities for 2023.

Decisions about where water for the environment goes are based on restoring waterbird populations for the health of the entire river system.

The Australian Government is committed to delivering the highest accountability for water use by strengthening compliance across the Basin.

One of the primary objectives of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan (the Basin Plan) is to ensure the water resources of the Basin are shared between all water users in a sustainable way; striking a balance and maintaining a healthy and productive system to sustainably support industries, the environment and communities.

One of the primary objectives of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan is to ensure the water resources of the Basin are shared between all water users in a sustainable way; striking a balance and maintaining a healthy and productive system to sustainably support industries, the environment and communities.

With most of the Murray–Darling Basin currently experiencing higher than average river flows, we're exploring the benefits of connected waterways.