River Murray news

With communities across the globe coming together to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Tuesday 2 February, an opportunity exists for South Australia’s River Murray community to take part – in person and online.

Environmental watering trials on the Pike and Katarapko floodplains come to an end this month with water managers already reporting welcome environmental benefits in the area.

Five potential infrastructure options to help secure the future of South Australia’s iconic Coorong have been short-listed after community consultation and will now be further investigated.

The Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert celebrate 35 years as a Ramsar-listed wetland this month recognising the area’s international ecological importance.

People living around the Lower lakes may notice higher water levels over the next few weeks as part of a spring watering event designed to deliver maximum environmental benefits.