The Living Murray program - 20th Anniversary celebration (Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth)

The Living Murray program (TLM) is celebrating its 20th birthday! To celebrate, the TLM team invite you to join us on Wednesday 28 February 2024, to hear about the collaborative work and achievements from the program's Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) work.

Check out the Event Agenda which includes presentations from some of Australia's tops scientists and the '20 Years of The Living Murray placemats' with more information about TLM program.

Background

In 2003, The Living Murray (TLM) was created in response to the declining ecological state of the River Murray, with the aim of restoring and sustaining the 6 TLM icon sites. The program is supported by Traditional Owners, local communities and collaboration with scientific organisations. 

TLM was an important precursor to the Basin Plan and has laid a strong foundation for the restoration of the Basin’s wetlands, floodplains and rivers. TLM's robust ecological monitoring program also informs water planning and delivery decisions. 

Over the past 20 years, the health of the River Murray icon sites has improved through the operation of infrastructure, the recovery and delivery of almost 500 GL of water for the environment, and improved river management. 

TLM is a collaboration between the Australian Government, Basin states (South Australian, Victorian and New South Wales governments) and First Nations, coordinated by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA)

Location of The Living Murray icon sites