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Researchers have discovered near-extinct Darling River snails living in the wild.

The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

Cunnamulla in Queensland was built on the traditional lands of the Kunja people. It lies on the Warrego River within the Murray–Darling Basin and derives its name from the Kunja word which means ‘long stretch of water’ or ‘big waterhole’. Cunnamulla in Queensland was built on the traditional lands of the Kunja people. It lies on the Warrego River within the Murray–Darling Basin and derives its name from the Kunja word which means ‘long stretch of water’ or ‘big waterhole’.

The 33rd meeting of the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) was held on 18 and 19 February 2025, with members convening on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra. The meeting was chaired by Professor Bill Young.

This report presents a stocktake and analysis of completed, current and proposed activities and initiatives which focus on improving longitudinal surface water connectivity across the northern Murray–Darling Basin (the northern Basin) ‘to and through’ Menindee Lakes. Longitudinal connectivity along and between river reaches is critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems and supports a wide range of social, cultural and economic values.

Long-term monitoring in the Murray–Darling Basin is vital. It helps us understand impacts on biodiversity over time.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has reassured communities the storages and weirs are well positioned to meet irrigation, community, and environmental needs this summer.