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Competing needs for water must be balanced to build a sustainable future for the river system and the communities who rely on it.

Flows in the River Murray System vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demands for water from all users.

The history and sustainable management of the Murray–Darling Basin has been internationally recognised for many years. Last week we welcomed visitors from Brazil to discuss the importance of the Basin Plan and the 2026 Basin Plan Review.

The Burrima Boardwalk has officially opened, allowing the public to experience the beauty of the wetland in a new and immersive way.

In 2019, the MDBA undertook a detailed survey of the River Murray channel through the Barmah–Millewa Reach. This revealed the presence of a very large quantity of sand on the bed of the river, something that was not expected. Since then, several further studies have been undertaken to investigate the extent and source of the sand, the rate that it is moving at and options to manage it. Reports of these studies are provided below.

An overview of water flow at key points of the River Murray System, including environmental water, regulated and unregulated flows.

The Chowilla Floodplain was inundated in late 2022 – monitoring shows the ecosystem is now thriving.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has 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 across the Basin.

Flows in the River Murray System vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demands for water from all users.

Ongoing fish monitoring in the Barmah–Millewa Forest is used to monitor the health of the waterways.