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Examine the results of the Great Australian Wildlife Search spring 2024

An MDBA led business case is being developed for a permanent fish solution at the lake Wetherell Outlet Regulator.

Researchers have discovered near-extinct Darling River snails living in the wild.

The final event celebrating the 20-year anniversary of The Living Murray program was recently held at the Barmah–Millewa Forest, recognising the achievements of one the largest river restoration projects in Australia.

​Assessing the status of native fish populations across the Murray–Darling Basin is a foundational action of the Native Fish Recovery Strategy. ​To assess native fish populations, the MDBA engaged independent scientists to undertake the Native Fish Status Assessment 2023. ​This assessment was the first comprehensive examination of all native fish, crayfish and mussel species across the whole of the Murray–Darling Basin.

This report presents a stocktake and analysis of completed, current and proposed activities and initiatives which focus on improving longitudinal surface water connectivity across the northern Murray–Darling Basin (the northern Basin) ‘to and through’ Menindee Lakes. Longitudinal connectivity along and between river reaches is critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems and supports a wide range of social, cultural and economic values.

Native fish species received a $639,000 boost in 2024, with 16 grants awarded to communities, government agencies, and environmental experts to improve river conditions.

Long-term monitoring in the Murray–Darling Basin is vital. It helps us understand impacts on biodiversity over time.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has reassured communities the storages and weirs are well positioned to meet irrigation, community, and environmental needs this summer.

The sustainable use of groundwater is vital to ensuring the health of the Murray–Darling Basin.