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Scientists have found an increase in food to support all river life was created by a recent water for the environment flow which inundated wetlands before returning to the River Murray.

The health of the Basin benefits from meaningful, equitable, inclusive and respectful partnership with Traditional Owners and their involvement in water planning and management is a key priority.

The First Nations peoples of the Murray–Darling Basin were never wanderers in an untouched natural wilderness. Rather, they have always taken an active role in environmental management, shaping and caring for the land that sustains them. This relationship is both practical and spiritual, born of a unique world view.

The Barkandji River Rangers have a new boat for monitoring water quality thanks to government funds.

First Nations people in the Murray–Darling Basin have a strong spiritual connection to water, and a moral obligation to care for it.

Native fish are reappearing in areas of the Murray–Darling Basin where they were believed to be locally extinct or critically endangered.

We use maps and spatial data, including remote sensing data daily, to support our various programs and projects. This includes data on hydrology, biota, terrain, vegetation, geology, and important built and natural assets.

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.

Find out how water for the environment is planned and prioritised, how environmental outcomes are identified, and how we plan for future use of water for the environment.