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Joint media release published with WaterNSW.

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

WaterNSW has reduced the amount of water released from the Menindee Lakes from 1,000 megalitres per day (ML/day) at weir 32 to 700 ML/day. The flow rate is expected to remain at 700 ML/day until the total volume held in the lakes reaches 480 gigalitres.

WaterNSW will start increasing releases from the Menindee lakes system late this week (7th October) to deliver water ordered by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), while continuing to operate the lakes to maximise future water security for local users.

Today the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) released its assessment of a package of projects nominated by Basin state governments which aim to use water more efficiently whilst achieving the environmental outcomes sought in the Murray–Darling Basin Plan.

Communities along the River Murray in New South Wales and Victoria are advised to expect variable flows during spring and to consider adjusting their activities, pumps and moorings accordingly.

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.

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.