River Murray news

A successful environmental watering program on the Chowilla floodplain has been undertaken with active involvement and knowledge from First Peoples of the River Murray and Mallee Region.

This year’s minimum allocation for South Australian River Murray irrigators has risen to 77 per cent in the latest Water Allocation Statement issued by the Department for Environment and Water (DEW).

The Coorong community are encouraged to get involved in shortlisting potential infrastructure options for securing the future of the iconic wetland via an options guide and survey released today.

Water for the environment pumped into the Riverland’s iconic Chowilla Floodplain has seen a spectacular response with waterbirds, including three migratory wading species, using the area in large numbers.

The minimum water allocation for South Australian River Murray irrigators in 2020-21 will increase from 40 to 54 percent thanks to continued improvements to water resource conditions.