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The Basin’s annual fish survey shows positive signs for important native species

A native fish forum will be held in Dubbo next month, providing an opportunity for enthusiasts to connect.

The most common cause of mass fish deaths is low levels of oxygen in the water. But fish deaths can also happen for other reasons, sometimes we don’t know why.

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

Water quality issues have increased as flood waters bring nutrient loads into rivers.

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

A heartfelt NAIDOC Week message from our regional engagement officer and Ngemba/Murrawarri man, Phil Sullivan.

A mass fish death is when many fish die suddenly and unexpectedly. It is more likely to happen in times of flood or drought.

The Lower Darling was subject to tragic fish death events in December 2018 and January 2019. The large fish death events covered a 40 kilometre stretch of the Darling River, downstream of Menindee Lakes.

I travelled to many interesting places in my journey across the Murray–Darling Basin, from snow-capped peaks to desert sands, and flooded wetlands to rich green crops, and all the way to where the rivers meet the sea.