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Ongoing wet conditions across the River Murray system will dominate river management strategies for the remainder of the water year, according to the MDBA’s update to the 2021–22 Annual Operating Outlook released today.

The likelihood of water quality issues has increased after the Murray–Darling Basin experienced its wettest November on record.

Dr Ben Dyer, Director, River Management, Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

The Murray–Darling Basin has experienced its wettest November on record.

It is hard to believe that just over 18 months ago some water storages across the Murray–Darling Basin were almost empty.

The following can be attributed to Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) acting Chief Executive Andrew Reynolds.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority released a comprehensive report in March 2019 into water losses in the River Murray system, between Hume Dam and the South Australian border.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 13 October 2021 by video teleconference. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present. Andrew Reynolds attended as acting Chief Executive while Phillip Glyde is on extended leave.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority is increasing the release of water from Hume Dam to maintain airspace in response to widespread rain forecast for the weekend and next week.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 30 August 2021 by video teleconference. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present. Andrew Reynolds attended as Acting Chief Executive while Phillip Glyde is on extended leave.