Peter Gell: Murray-Darling’s Wetlands
Professor Peter Gell discuses the future of the Murray-Darling Basin.
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South Australia: Acid Murray River Declared Undrinkable
The Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation in Australia urged landholders along the lower River Murray to secure alternative sources of drinking water
Australians Watch Murray-Darling Water Levels Sink to Record Lows; Situation “Bleak,” Officials Say
May marks the season for rainmakers in Australia. As the month approaches, Aboriginal weather watchers look to blooming wattle trees, flitting native birds and flocking cockatoos for signs of rain. But this year, autumn arrives with a dire forecast. Prospects for the season look “bleak,” as inflows to the Murray River “hit record lows” in […]
Advancing Algal Bloom Chokes Lower Murray Darling River
A vast swath of blue-green algae is making its way through Australia, creeping down Victoria’s Lower Murray Darling River at a pace that alarms authorities. At the end of March, the algae had already covered more than 300 kilometers from Hume Dam to the Torrumbarry Weir. Officials fear it could reach the border of South […]
Video: Greg Ogle Illustrates Murray’s Failing Circulatory System
Farmer turned conservationist, Greg Ogle explains how appearances can be deceiving.
Australian States Legislate Rescue Team for Murray-Darling Basin
Victoria, the final state to sign a water bill that allows the Commonwealth to manage the river basin waterways, finally consented. According to the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC), the bill gives the Commonwealth the right to establish a Murray-Darling Basin Authority to control funding that should aid the drought-stricken region. Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding […]
Information Flow: Australian Senate Deliberates How to Save Murray-Darling
In worried response to a rapidly desiccating Murray-Darling river basin, the Australian Senate just approved an inquiry into the availability of current supplies. The inquiry is to report back with options for emergency use in September. Coalition environment spokesman Greg Hunt hopes the push for information also provides resources — whether liquid or paper — […]
As the Murray River Dries, Hope Dies
The lower lakes of the Murray River in South Australia are slowly drying up, as water use along the Murray-Darling river basin continues to threaten the long-term health of the watershed. Lower lakes residents, hoping for an influx of water from upstream reserves, were told by government officials that, barring substantial rain, the reservoirs would […]
Aussie agreement to manage Murray Darling River Basin
AUSTRALIA – Australia’s prime minister, Kevin Rudd, says a new agreement on the Murray Darling basin will mean the river is managed as one body for the first time. Read more here. Source : ABC (Australia)
The Stream, April 10, 2024: In Western Russia, ‘Worst Flooding Ever Recorded’ Fuels Public Outcry
Thousands of homes in western Russia have been destroyed after the Ural River swelled and burst through a dam.
The Stream, February 21, 2024: In Montana Groundwater Case, Judge Orders More Scrutiny of Proposed Housing Developments
A Montana judge has ruled against the construction of a new housing subdivision near Helena, where groundwater shortages caused local outcry.
Federal Water Tap, October 30: Feds Back State-Led Colorado River Conservation Plan
The Rundown Bureau of Reclamation reassesses options for Colorado River water conservation over next three years. The White House asks Congress for $55 billion on domestic disaster relief, other emergencies. The Treasury Department releases a report on climate hazards and household finances. The House approves a 2024 budget for the Army Corps and Interior Department […]
