Water news

Projects to improve floodplain health, direct water back into local catchments and incorporate First Nations knowledge into water management practices were among those recognised at the Australian Stream Management Awards this month.

Construction will start this month on a $17.3 million upgrade to the Patawalonga Lake System’s South Gates at Glenelg.

Construction will get underway in the coming weeks on $9.8 million worth of infrastructure upgrades along Renmark’s Bookmark Creek.

South Australian River Murray water users will start the 2024-25 financial year with 100 per cent of their allocation.

The Coorong Freshwater Soaks project is leading the way in connecting First Nation’s cultural knowledge and values with contemporary scientific research.