How is The Living Murray helping the river?
The native plants, animals and fish that the six icon sites sustain are suffering from the impact of river regulation, and the subsequent reduction in the volume and frequency of flooding. As a result, there is a decline in the number and variety of native species, while some pest plants, introduced animals and non-native fish (such as carp) can thrive in the regulated river environment. The Living Murray program aims to address these significant threats to the River’s health.Environmental water will be obtained and used through The Living Murray in a way that achieves ecological objectives and outcomes at the icon sites, using existing environmental water entitlements and water recovered as part of the first step. Top of page 6. What is recovered water? Through the Living Murray program, it has been identified that the river environment (including key floodplain areas and the Murray mouth) requires additional water to remain healthy. The first step decision agreed to recover an additi
