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This report summarises the findings for one part of the northern basin review: an assessment of the ability of various water recovery scenarios to achieve environmental outcomes.

The Murray–Darling Basin Ministerial Council met in Adelaide today to discuss progress towards major milestones in the implementation of the Basin Plan, including the Northern Basin Review, as well as current water management issues in the Basin arising from the very wet conditions over winter and spring.

The most impressive Murray cod breeding in 20 years is under way in the Lower Darling River as a result of environmental watering.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has updated the annual environmental watering priorities for 2016-17 following wet conditions across the basin.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority was glad to be part of constructive meetings held this week by the Minister for Health and Aged Care and Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley, and the Member for Indi, Cathy McGowan, in the wake of recent Hume Dam flood operations.

River users may notice a darker water colour in parts of the River Murray and its tributaries over the coming weeks.

People in the area downstream of Hume Dam are advised to continue monitoring local flood warnings as releases from Hume Dam increase and further rain is forecast over the coming days.

Water releases from Hume Dam have increased in the past week as the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) continues to monitor inflows and rain forecasts.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established to implement and monitor the Basin Plan — a plan that is about ensuring a healthy and productive river system for future generations.

The Living Murray (TLM) 2014–15 environmental watering report provides a summary of TLM watering actions in 2014–15.