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Weir pool levels will vary over the coming year. Landholders and river users along the River Murray are reminded to take into account changes to weir pool levels, and to adjust their activities, pumps and moorings accordingly. Boat owners should also note they are responsible for the safety of their vessels.

Trading of water from above the Barmah Choke to below the choke will continue to be restricted in the 2017–18 water year.

The Murray–Darling Basin Ministerial Council met in Canberra today to progress implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Salinity management is one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the Murray–Darling Basin.

Local communities and visitors to the River Murray downstream of Hume Dam and Yarrawonga are advised that flows and river heights are likely to remain steady over the Easter weekend.

WaterNSW manages the Menindee lakes system to supply licensed customers including Essential Water and Lower Darling landholders, as well as ensuring water security for the region.

Euston's Lock 15 reopened this week following a month of work to repair a damaged lock gate.

Landholders and river users, including pumpers, on the Mitta Mitta River are advised to take into account forecast releases of water from Dartmouth Dam and make any necessary adjustment to their river activities.

Euston's Lock 15 has been closed for urgent maintenance to one of its upstream lock gates.

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.