5 ways the government can clean up the Murray-Darling Basin Plan

Abstract

<p>The health of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia’s largest and most complex river system, is in rapid decline, and faces major challenges over the next 30 years as the climate changes.</p> <p>In our view, there are still major problems with the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. These must be addressed to make sure the system is resilient enough to have a reasonable chance of bouncing back from future shocks to the river’s ecosystems, particularly due to climate change.</p>

<p>Here are five ways the government can clean up the Murray-Darling Basin Plan so the river system has a chance of surviving in the long term.</p>