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The final event celebrating the 20-year anniversary of The Living Murray program was recently held at the Barmah–Millewa Forest, recognising the achievements of one the largest river restoration projects in Australia.

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.

More than 50 stakeholders recently attended a community event at Hattah-Kulkyne National Park celebrating 2 decades of The Living Murray (TLM) program.

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.

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 Lindsay, Mulcra and Wallpolla islands, one of The Living Murray icon sites.

Monitoring reports from the Barmah–Millewa Forest, one of The Living Murray icon sites.