Department for Environment and Water

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450 Reasons Why

The River Murray holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians.

River Murray floods

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Latest news and announcements

Latest news and announcements, including allocation announcements and departmental statements

About the River Murray

Learn about the river, its regions, how the river works, locks, barrages, maps, travel and educational resources

Basin Plan

Find out how SA and other basin states are working together to share water across the basin more sustainably

Improving river health

Information about a range of initiatives to support a healthy river, wetlands and floodplains in SA

Water allocation

Information on water licences, permits, allocations, markets, trade, meter readings and managing water in dry times

Information for industry

Information on water licences, permits, allocations, markets, trade, meter readings and managing water in dry times

Supporting community

Information about water supply, responding to climate change and balancing water needs

River Management information and flow reports

Check out the latest flow report and River Murray management information, and sign up to receive the latest updates

Drought and dry conditions

Information about actions to manage water during drought and dry conditions in SA

Project Coorong

Find out about actions being taken to restore the health, vitality and visitor experience of this precious wetland

Acknowledgement of Country

The state government acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and waters we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country.

We work in partnership with the First Peoples of South Australia and support their Nations to take a leading role in caring for their Country.