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The Basin Plan was amended in 2018 to increase sustainable diversion limits (SDLs) in the southern-connected Basin. This was the outcome of a 5-year work program by Basin governments (Commonwealth, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Australian Capital Territory), to be delivered under the Basin Plan’s sustainable diversion limit adjustment mechanism (SDLAM).

Throughout the month of February, releases from Dartmouth are expected to cycle between 1,000 ML/day and 8,400 ML/day (measured at Coleman’s gauge).

The release from Dartmouth Dam will increase, starting at 8:00 am on Tuesday 28 January 2025, to reach a flow of approximately 3,500 megalitres per day (ML/day) (measured at Colemans gauge).

A summary of potential threats to water quality in the Murray–Darling Basin's waterways.

The release from Dartmouth Dam will increase, starting at 8:00 am on Thursday 23 January 2025, to reach a flow of approximately 1,500 megalitres per day (ML/day) (measured at Colemans gauge).

This Statement of Expectations forms part of the Government's commitment to good corporate governance and to our regulatory reform agenda that aims to boost Australia’s productivity and lower the cost of living by ensuring a fit-for-purpose regulatory environment.

The calculation of state shares includes the shares (volumes) that each state holds in MDBA storage at the end of the month. The calculation includes volume stored and the remaining 'airspace' or volume left in storage for each state.

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.

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.

The release from Dartmouth Dam will increase, starting at 8:00 am on Tuesday 7 January 2025, to reach a flow of approximately 2,600 megalitres per day (ML/day).