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River users in Sunraysia are reminded that the Mildura weir pool level will start to be lowered and Lock 11 will close on Wednesday, 20 May 2015.

River users in Sunraysia are advised that the Mildura weir pool level is expected to start dropping on Wednesday, 20 May 2015 to allow for essential maintenance at the weir.

The partnership approach to groundwater research was strengthened this month with the Murray–Darling Basin Authority announcing $1 million to fund studies by the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.

The Chowilla Floodplain covers 17,750 ha. The floodplain environment is undergoing a severe decline due to the reduction in frequency of flooding and impact of highly saline groundwater resulting in the death of long-lived vegetation, rising soil salinity and decreased breeding opportunities for floodplain fauna.

The Upper Darling area associated with the salt interception scheme is located on the eastern bank of the Daring River approximately 30 km southwest of Bourke.

The overall goal of this Strategy is to rehabilitate native fish communities in the Murray–Darling Basin back to 60 per cent of their estimated pre–European settlement levels after 50 years of implementation.

The objective of this feasibility report is to establish the feasibility of a pipeline/channel delivery system that would efficiently and effectively dispose of saline groundwater from the Stockyard Plain Disposal Basin in the Riverland Region of South Australia to the sea.

The Murray–Darling Freshwater Research Centre is a joint venture between the Murray Darling Basin Authority, CSIRO Land and Water and La Trobe University, that aims to answer locally relevant research questions to help guide water managers, and ultimately improve the health of our rivers, lakes and wetlands.