Why did Origin choose to help the Murray-Darling Basin?
The Murray – Darling Basin is renowned as Australia’s food bowl. It is by far the most significant agricultural area in the country and supports more than 2 million people, producing 40 percent of the nation’s food. In recent times, the Murray Darling’s native fish populations have fallen alarmingly to around 10 percent of their original numbers prior to European settlement due to over fishing. Reintroducing native fish including Murray Cod and Golden Perch into the river system will reduce the impact of invasive pest species like the European Carp, protect natural fish habitats and improve native fish populations manage riverine structures. Origin’s initiative is not only symbolic but vital to assist in restoring the ecological balance for generations to come.
