The Thriving Murray-Darling Basin explores what is needed in the Basin for a resilient, healthy and sustainable river system and a thriving, resilient community in the face of a changing climate over the next 50 years.
Active management of and investment in the Basin is required to protect its ecosystems, ensuring that water is, and remains, available for diverse economic, cultural and social needs. Long-term governance featuring regional and rural community development is needed, along with the evolution of an agriculture industry based on decreased water availability and accepted water sharing policies.
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