Lower Murray Darling
The Lower Murray Darling Catchment occupies an area of approximately 6.3 million hectares.
The catchment includes the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area, Lake Victoria and Menindee Lakes.
Habitats
There are two especially significant areas of aquatic habitat within this region:
- the lower Murray, and
- the lowland Darling.
Reports detailing these aquatic ecological communities are available.
Barriers to fish passage
Weirs are on the significant barriers to fish passage. A report of reducing the impact of weirs in this region is available.
History
Have you ever wondered what the rivers used to be like? The historical fish report provides a snapshot.
See ...
- Historical evidence of native fish in the Murray-Darling Basinat the time of European settlement - from the diaries of the first explorers
1.6 MB - Lower Murray Darling Catchment Management Authority
- Lower Murray River aquatic ecological community
- Reducing the impact of weirs on aquatic habitat - Lower Murray Darling CMA region 1.0 MB
- Lowland Darling River aquatic ecological community
- Wetlands on Farms project