Australia’s water core faces uncertainty
- From: Vol 8, Issue 4 (April 2007)
- Category: General
- Region: Asia
- Country: Australia
The Murray-Darling Basin is at the centre of Australia’s national water initiative. Co-operation amongst its fragmented stakeholders will be the key to its future.
The Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) is a source of life and income for the eastern half of Australia. The region takes in the Darling, Murray and Murrumbidgee River systems, and supplies water to more than two thirds of Australia’s irrigated crops and pastures.
As 79% of Australia’s population lives on the east coast, this resource represents a source of ...
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