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Welcome to River Murray SA, your destination for anyone who lives, works and plays on the River. South Australian ties to the River Murray are strong.

It’s the lifeblood of our agricultural industry and river communities, supporting local and national economic growth and production for generations. We identify closely with the river, its iconic landscape, its history and heritage, and its importance for tourism, recreation, sport and leisure. And much of our precious natural environment depends on it. The Government of South Australia (GOSA) administers this page. GOSA does not accept responsibility for the comments posted to this page. Posts to this page are not representative of the opinions of GOSA, nor do we confirm their accuracy. GOSA reserves the right to review/edit and/or delete any posts or comments it deems inappropriate. Posts and comments will be edited or deleted if they contain:
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20/10/2026

Attention recreational fishers!

Do you fish the waters of the SA River Murray regularly?

If so, and you’re over the age of 18, then we want to hear from you!

A survey seeking local information about freshwater catfish (Tandanus tandanus) has been released by the South Australian Research Development Institute and the Department for Environment and Water.

As a protected species, fishing for freshwater catfish in South Australia is not permitted but you may have encountered one when you’ve been out fishing. We would like to hear about your fishing experiences to support the conservation of this important species.

Find out more here: yoursay.sa.gov.au/catfish-sightings

14/10/2026

One of Australia's largest wildlife surveys is currently underway, providing invaluable information on the ecosystem health of wetlands and rivers in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Between September 29 and 11 November 2026, the University of New South Wales's Centre for Ecosystem Science will be conducting the 43rd annual Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey.

The survey will help identify important wetland areas for conservation of waterbirds and other aquatic biota, track changes in ecological character of internationally significant Ramsar-listed wetlands and inform the implementation of the Basin Plan in relation to waterbirds.

If you are in the Coorong and Lower Lakes, South East or Riverland regions on the below dates, keep an eye on the sky, as the survey’s single engine Cessna 208 plane will be flying over:

▪️14 October – Southern Coorong / Naracoorte and South East
▪️15 October - Naracoorte and South East
▪️3 and 5 November - Riverland
▪️3 to 5 November - Coorong and Lower Lakes

For more information on the SA Ramsar-listed wetlands managed by the Department for Environment and Water, visit https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/water-and-river-murray/water-information-and-data/water-resources-and-environments/ramsar-wetlands

To find out more about the survey, visit
https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/ecosystem/our-research/rivers-and-wetlands/eastern-australian-waterbird-survey

30/09/2026

An important update for people in the Renmark area.

The Nelwart St Bridge in Renmark will be temporarily closed for repairs on Tuesday 6 October, 7am-5pm.

If you have any questions, please email us:
[email protected]

29/09/2026

All through September, we’ve been celebrating Biodiversity Month, a time to celebrate the rich variety of plant and animal life that can be found in South Australia, and our unique ecosystems!

The delivery of environmental water is vital in helping to maintain this remarkable diversity, which includes a wide variety of native, understorey plants.

From lignum, to wetland species such as common reed, spiny flat-sedge, salt club-rush, water ribbons, river eel-grass and Pacific azolla, these plant communities provide essential habitat for fish, frogs, waterbirds and aquatic invertebrates.

Colourful native wildflowers, including river bluebell, bluerod, swamp daisy, purple burr-daisy, grey germander, poached daisy and lesser joyweed further contribute to healthy, colourful and resilient ecosystems.

This Biodiversity Month, we've been celebrating the diverse vegetation that thrives with environmental watering and forms the foundation of biodiversity along the River Murray.

Check out our Environmental Watering webpage to find out more about how DEW use environmental water to care for the River Murray SA’s wetlands and floodplains!

27/09/2026

Happy World Rivers Day!

World Rivers Day is all about raising awareness of the need to take better care of the world’s water resources.

And what better way to highlight that need ,than to learn about a native species that plays an important role in keeping our waterways clean and healthy!

Beneath the surface of our rivers lives a fascinating, and often overlooked, freshwater species, the river mussel (Alathyria jacksoni).

Mussel shell middens found along the banks of the River Murray are a reminder of their long history of cultural, spiritual and practical significance to First Nations peoples.

River mussels provide food for a range of aquatic organisms, and are essential filter feeders, keeping our rivers clean by removing algae, bacteria and organic matter from the water.

And then there is their remarkable life cycle, that depends on our native fish.

During spring, adult female mussels brood developing embryos, before releasing thousands of microscopic larvae called glochidia.

Less than 0.5 mm in size, these microscopic larvae drift through the water, waiting for a suitable native fish to pass by.

Once attached to a fish’s gills, they spend two to three weeks developing before metamorphosing (completely changing) into tiny juvenile mussels.

They then break free of their host, settling onto the riverbed and burrowing into the sand or mud.

From there they grow very slowly, taking several years to reach maturity.

With more than 30 years since the last major survey in SA, DEW is exploring opportunities to gain new insights into the abundance and condition of river mussels.

Stay tuned to our page for future updates!

22/09/2026

Destination soggy! Katarapko environmental watering operations are underway!

Water protected for environmental outcomes is being delivered on the Katarapko floodplain and a couple of our waterbird friends are keeping a close eye on those rising water levels.

Great egrets (Adrea alba modesta) and white-necked herons (Ardea pacifica) can often be found wading through shallow water, feeding on aquatic insects, frogs, crustaceans and small fish.

FUN FACT – egrets and herons have a specialised hinge-like mechanism in their necks, which means they can fold their necks into an S-shape, then snap their head forward – rapidly striking at fast-moving prey, like fish or frogs!

You can also see the outcomes from last years environmental watering at Katarapko here: https://bit.ly/Katarapko-Enviromental-Water

18/09/2026

Do you know what South Australia's largest source of freshwater is?

We'll give you a clue. You're standing on it.

Yes, South Australia's largest source of freshwater is groundwater.💧

To help underscore the importance of this precious water source to our state, our communities and our economy this World Water Monitoring Day, we're heading underground with Kate Hyland, Senior Hydrogeologist at the Department for Environment and Water, to uncover the hidden world of groundwater.

From remote communities in the Pacific and Africa to regional South Australia, Kate Hyland's career in hydrogeology has taken her around the world.

Discover what a day in the life of a hydrogeologist really looks like, and why it is so important for us to understand the water sources beneath our feet.

15/09/2026

Floodplain response to rain!

Recent rain in the Riverland have resulted in water pooling across the Pike floodplain. With nearby Renmark recording over 265mm in just a few months, plants and animals have recently been observed to be making the most of the above average rainfall.

Woodland birds, including emus, have been spotted wading in water, as well as feeding on the flowers that have begun to bloom across the site.

This mass flowering event will attract insects as a food source for many different animals and replenish seedbank reserves across the site.

Operation of the Pike environmental watering infrastructure is planned to commence in mid-September – along with a weir pool raising at Lock 5, which will build on and enhance the benefits of the rainfall for floodplain plants and wildlife.

14/09/2026

Check out this post from a recent yarning circle held with Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation and members of the Ngarrindjeri community, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) and Department of Primary Industries and Regions (SARDI). We got together to learn from the Ngarrindjeri people about pomeri (freshwater catfish), the species’ cultural significance and history, as well as how the pomeri population has changed in recent years. Ngarrindjeri involvement is helping to support conservation management of this protected native fish species and we thank them for taking the time to share their knowledge with us.

SARDI and DEW are also aiming to gather information from the wider public about freshwater catfish in the SA River Murray so keep an eye on our socials for your chance to contribute to this important work.

This project was funded by the Department for Environment and Water and the Sustaining Riverland Environments program, funded by the Australian Government through the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and delivered by the Government of South Australia.

10/09/2026

Works at Lock 3 and Lock 6 river vessel waste disposal stations: works are getting underway to upgrade the river vessel waste disposal stations (RVWDS) at Lock 3 and Lock 6, helping ensure the continued provision of safe and reliable wastewater disposal for river users, while reducing the risk of waste pollution during high flow events.

Lock 6 RVWDS: the station will be closed from the week starting 7 September 2026 until March 2027. A temporary pump-out site will be available at the boat ramp near Woolshed Brewery during works: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sccWxMHT91QVfN3t8

Lock 3 RVWDS: the existing station will be decommissioned from 4 October 2026, when demolition works begin. A temporary pump-out service will be available at Kingston on Murray (KOM) Riverfront Reserve until the new RVWDS near KOM marina is completed in February 2027: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AjFtRtBxEPJEXodv9

Works are weather-dependant and dates may change.

Thanks to river users and local communities for your patience and understanding while these upgrades are underway. 💧

For more information, visit environment.sa.gov.au/waste-disposal-stations or subscribe to the River Murray Flow Report to stay up to date with project progress here: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/8D42C972B80E0D172540EF23F30FEDED

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