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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. 

First Nations people have a deep understanding of, and connection to, the land and waterways of the Murray−Darling Basin cultivated over the 65,000 years that they have been caring for Country.

The prolonged drought across the Basin means in the next 12 months environmental water will be used strategically to protect our wetlands, floodplains and river ecosystems from further damage, and place them in the best possible position to recover from the drought when it breaks, according to the latest Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) report.

The health of native fish in the Murray−Darling Basin is a vital legacy that we leave for future generations. Releasing water for the environment helps to restore native fish populations so all of us can benefit from healthy rivers.

Basin governments, community, First Nations, recreational fishers and scientists have developed the Native Fish Recovery Strategy.

As the close of autumn brings a striking turnaround in climate conditions, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority welcomes signs of a boost in confidence across the Basin thanks to recent rain and an improved forecast for water availability.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 10 March 2020, less than 24 hours before the first flows made their way from the Darling River into Menindee Lakes.

This plan aims to protect First Nations cultural heritage under an adaptive management framework, through scientific investigations, operational actions, on-ground works and community involvement.

The Aboriginal Weather Watchers Project was undertaken by the MDBA between 2016 and 2019.

Basin state governments have prepared an Emergency Response Plan for the 2019–20 summer to ensure actions are coordinated and resources available to respond quickly to address risks to fish populations.