River Murray news

Following successful operations in 2021 which delivered significant ecological benefits to the region, planning is underway for the delivery of water for the environment to the Chowilla, Pike and Katarapko floodplains during winter and spring.

In further evidence of ecological improvements at Bookmark Creek in South Australia’s Riverland, ecologists have found juvenile golden perch and freshwater catfish in the area.

In great news for South Australian River Murray irrigators, water allocations are projected to open at 100 percent for the 2022-23 water year.

South Australians continue to show their love of getting outdoors with campground bookings for the upcoming Easter break already reaching 80 to 100 per cent capacity for many iconic sites.

Fish monitoring undertaken throughout November and December has shown a major breeding response from native fish in the River Murray with the largest numbers of golden perch (callop) larvae recorded in the last eight years.