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The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 28 and 29 July 2021. All members were present, and the meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

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. 

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.

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.

The Narran Lakes waterbird research improves our understanding of how flooding in the Narran Lakes affects waterbird breeding events.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority's Chief Executive, Phillip Glyde, welcomed the announcement that environmental water holders will be using water bought to benefit the environment in the coming weeks. 

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) position statement on floodplain harvesting outlines the expectations of the MDBA and how this water use occurs.

At its meeting on 4-5 June 2019 in Canberra, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority welcomed the reappointment of the Hon. David Littleproud as the Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management following the May 2019 Federal Election.