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

Native fish species received a $639,000 boost in 2024, with 16 grants awarded to communities, government agencies, and environmental experts to improve river conditions.

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

When establishing the Basin Plan it was determined that a portion of surface water and groundwater entitlements should be recovered and retained in the system, to improve the health of rivers, wetlands and groundwater systems. This is known as the water recovery target, and is a long-term average.

River Murray Data website redeveloped to improve user experience.

Water is used for a wide range of purposes across the Murray−Darling Basin. Water from rivers, lakes and underground is used by communities, farmers and industries.

There’s a limit to the amount of water that can be taken from the rivers for towns, industries and farmers in the Murray–Darling Basin.

Monitoring reports from Gunbower Forest, one of The Living Murray icon sites. 

Monitoring reports from the Chowilla Floodplain, one of The Living Murray icon sites. 

Monitoring reports from the The Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth, one of The Living Murray icon sites.