Murray Darling Association Inc in Echuca, Victoria | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Murray Darling Association Inc

Locality: Echuca, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5480 3805

Address: Level 1, 250 Anstruther Street 3564 Echuca, VIC, Australia

Website: http://mda.asn.au

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23.01.2022 Another great interactive article from the ABC about how changes in our climate are impacting the Murray-Darling Basin. The article includes some really insightful modelling from Bureau of Meteorology and a look at how Orange City Council is adapting to water uncertainty through innovative water recycling methods. Read the article here: https://www.abc.net.au//relentless-drought-captu/12753788

23.01.2022 We believe that creating a generation of people who can work together to understand how best to use, save and share water is important to our future management and understanding of our most precious resource. That's why we are very excited for next year's Basin Communities Leadership Program face-to-face workshops. If you would like to learn more about this exciting program, watch the short video below or head over to our website (www.mda.asn.au).

20.01.2022 GRANT OPPORTUNITY - BUSHFIRE RECOVERY FOR WILDLIFE AND HABITAT The Bushfire Recovery for Wildlife and Habitat Community Grants Program is now open. The program supports local community groups to deliver bushfire recovery activities for native flora and fauna supporting broader long-term recovery and resilience. The objectives of this grant opportunity are to encourage recovery efforts in areas affected by the 2019-20 bushfires by:... - supporting recovery of native flora and fauna - involving local communities, community groups and Traditional Owners, in delivering bushfire recovery activities for native flora and fauna. The program is confined to bushfire-affected areas within the eastern and southern part of Australia affected by the 2019-20 bushfires, or adjacent to an affected area. Who is eligible? - Community and environment groups - Traditional Owners - Indigenous Organisations and Indigenous businesses. Find out more here: https://business.gov.au//bushfire-recovery-for-wildlife-an

16.01.2022 Community media, and particularly local radio stations like Outback Radio 2WEB in Bourke, play such a fundamental role within regional and rural communities across the Murray-Darling Basin. These radio stations provide communities with a chance to share the latest information on issues most important to them. Thanks to the team at Outback Radio for having us for an interview and a chat last week!

14.01.2022 Broken Hill City Council welcomed the opportunity to hear from Brendan Murphy of the Inspector General’s office on Wednesday at a briefing with the MDA. This council’s interest in effective water management spans not only their own mining and extractive industries, and includes support for their neighboring councils and communities including Menindee.

11.01.2022 Absolutely beautiful photos of the Western Riverina, which has been absolutely transformed into a beautiful landscape of native wildflowers following winter rain. "I couldn't believe it when I saw how the daisies just spread probably for around 500 metres, just tiny white paper daisies and it was just beautiful," said school teacher and photographer Beth. "In past years I've only taken photos of dry, dusty paddocks and dust storms, so it's been a pleasant change," she said.... Read the full article here: https://www.abc.net.au//wildflowers-bloom-in-west/12843314

10.01.2022 Meeting with Balranald Shire Council’s Mike Colreavy and Gavin Helgaland to discuss water leadership, literacy, and regional boundaries. Balranald’s relationship with the Murrumbidgee and Darling make theirs a keen interest in the regional review.

10.01.2022 Deeply grateful to both local leader Graeme McCrabb, and Murray Darling Basin Authority REO Richard Ainsworth for their generosity of time and knowledge in sharing with Emma Bradbury and Samantha Lucas some of the many stories, perspectives, challenges and opportunities for land and water management across the Menindee Lakes. (More posts on this amazing two days will follow)

07.01.2022 Cobar is looking absolutely beautiful at this time of the year! Our CEO Emma Bradbury has spent the past week travelling the Murray-Darling Basin and meeting Mayors, councillors, GMs, local leaders and community members from Western NSW, including in the wonderful Cobar. Each community has been such an important reminder that local leadership is critical to the sustainable future of our Basin and natural resources.

05.01.2022 Brilliant meeting in Region 2 earlier this month, attended by Greater Shepparton City Council, Federation Council, Edward River Council, and Berrigan Shire Council. At the meeting, MDA CEO Emma Bradbury commended Region 2 on the contribution to the AGM motions, which will set the direction for the year ahead: "We’ve had positive feedback on the presentations, but for me the strength of the conference occurred in the calibre of the motions that were passed and the processes t...hat underpinned that. And I think nowhere more so than in Region 2. I think seeing the motion for the 450 G get up is a result of Dennis’ leadership and a year or two’s worth of hard work to put forward the voice of the issues of these councils in this region. To see this motion get up nationally is an incredibly proud moment for me. I was really pleased for the councils of this region and commend region 2." Read the full minutes here: https://www.mda.asn.au//MDA%20Region%202%20Ordinary%20Meet

03.01.2022 Jane MacAllister - Cr. for Wentworth Shire, GM Ken Hall, and Cr Jason Modica of Mildura Rural City Council caught up to share the views and current issues affecting Region 4. Wentworth Shire Council is looking terrific, and their commitment to achieve a healthy connected system is unwavering.

01.01.2022 Another great article about native fish recovery following the impacts of the Millennium Drought. Research from CSIRO and The University of Adelaide shows positive signs of the congolli and pouched lamprey bouncing back due to clever engineering and increasing volumes of water for the environment. Read the full article here: https://theconversation.com/good-news-from-the-river-murray

01.01.2022 The Basin Community Committee provides a really important community perspective on a wide range of water resource, environmental, cultural and socioeconomic matters. Expressions of interest for the Basin Community Committee (BCC) are now open. Members are selected based on their expertise or interest in water use, water management, Indigenous and local government matters. We encourage you to express your interest for a position as a member or as Chair commencing September 2021. Express your interest here on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority website: https://www.mdba.gov.au//governa/basin-community-committee