Darling Basin Authority hands down discussion paper ahead of first review in 14 years
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority says the basin plan has delivered real benefits, but climate change, disconnected floodplains and poor water quality mean things still need to change.
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Public consultation on the future of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has begun, more than 13 years after the plan was first introduced.
A discussion paper was released on Thursday, highlighting the need to improve river management and connect... [2567 chars]
Published by: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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