💦The rivers of the Murray Darling Basin are vital water resources, home to 120 native bird and more than 50 fish species. Unfortunately, they have suffered due to previous land clearing, and extreme flooding events. With funding from the Australian Government @dcceew in partnership with broadacre farmers, Fisheries NSW, Local Land Services, Local Land Services NSW and OzFish Unlimited, Landcare Australia is enhancing biodiversity, especially in riparian areas, floodplains, and wetlands. So far,

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan protects our rivers so water can flow for our wildlife, farms and cities. 🌾🦆 Right now, a handful of cashed up lobbyists are campaigning against the Basin Plan so they can take more than their fair share of river water. It's time to ramp up the pressure to make sure our government follows through on the plan. Sign the PETITION 👉 www.acf.org.au/murray_darling_petition | Australian Conservation Foundation

The Murray Darling Basin Authority’s latest 2025 Sustainable Rivers Audit and 2025 Basin Plan Evaluation Report yet again show that European carp continue to dominate Australia’s inland rivers. The carp infestation is so massive that it’s negating other efforts to improve the health of our native fisheries and aquatic ecosystems. Thankfully, years of world class research completed for the National Carp Control Plan shows that releasing the carp herpes virus would provide a safe and effective way

16K views · 512 reactions | I want you to listen to this plea from a third generation farmer, Ron Pike. Here he is describing the devastation in our regional towns and farms as a result of the Government-run Murray Darling Basin Authority. They have destroyed the future for nearly two milion Australians. | Alan Jones | Facebook

Did you know that kingfishers are incredibly territorial? Our team at Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre captured this clip of a resident male kingfisher defending his patch from a juvenile intruder! Check out this blog from Joanna at Montrose Basin to find out more about kingfishers. 👇 https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/2024/10/kingfisher-fights-faq/ | Scottish Wildlife Trust