Category Archives: Murray-Darling Basin

Release of the Draft Basin Plan

The draft Basin Plan has been released today, you can find the full document here: http://www.mdba.gov.au/draft-basin-plan as well as a “Plain English” version of the draft. Be sure to check out the links on the right side of that page to … Continue reading

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Why We Need Environmental Flows

Many thanks to a keen eyed reader, who found this great video from Dr. Colin Chartres, Director General of the International Water Management Institute, in which he talks about Environmental Flows.

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Voices of the Murray Darling

There is an opportunity to speak up for the rivers by signing the petition to Craig Knowles, Chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Legislation regarding the water-sharing arrangements between the states of the Murray-Darling Basin will be presented to Federal … Continue reading

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Native Freshwater Fish

When: Wednesday 25 May at the Port Elliot RSL Hall, The Stand, Port Elliot Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Cost: The talk is free and suitable for all ages.

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1956 River Murray Floods From the Air

Brilliant aerial footage of the ’56 floods from the State Library of SA. The 1956 River Murray flood is considered to be the greatest natural catastrophe in South Australia’s history and is the largest flood ever recorded in the state. … Continue reading

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