Despite a $13B investment, Australia's Murray-Darling Basin shows little improvement in health.

Researchers have found that Australia's Murray-Darling Basin, a vital water system, is in poor health despite a $13 billion investment in reforms. The study reveals that 74% of indicators show no improvement, with lower river flows and declining waterbird populations. The researchers propose better monitoring, centralizing data on water quality threats, and more ambitious wetland restoration goals.

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