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In March, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) kicked off the latest series of Regional Community Forums throughout the Basin.

While the central River Murray catchment only covers about 3% of the Basin, many of the Basin’s major tributaries run into the River Murray through this unique region.

This year Regional Engagement Officer (REO) Peter celebrates 6 incredible years in his role in the Basin. His presence in the Macquarie–Castlereagh and Lachlan catchments has been key to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) ongoing connections with communities.

The 30th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) was held on 13 and 14 March 2024, with most members convening on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) and others joining virtually.

From 27 February to 1 March, Authority Chair Sir Angus Houston, Chief Executive Andrew McConville, and Authority member Jane Doolan led the first MDBA tour of 2024, meeting with people in the northern Basin.

We have offices and staff scattered throughout the Basin, giving our team a front row seat to community activities and Basin operations. Check out some of the recent photos our staff have snapped throughout March.

Cultural projects under the Basin Condition Monitoring Program have been designed in collaboration with First Nations communities in the Basin.

Based at St George in south-west Queensland, Regional Engagement Officer (REO) Lucy Sevil covers the Condamine–Balonne catchment – one of the largest catchment areas in the Murray–Darling Basin.

The Independent Hydroclimate Science Expert Panel (IHSEP) was set up as an important source of independent, strategic advice to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority.

We recently caught up with Regional Engagement Officer Richard Unsworth to chat all things Menindee and the lower Darling region. From informative conversations to fish sampling in outback New South Wales (NSW), here’s what he’s been up to.