Murray River environment
Discover how the Murray River shapes life in Albury and how we’re protecting its wetlands, waterways and riverbank environments for future generations.
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Understanding our river environment
The Murray River, its wetlands and connected waterways support native plants and animals while providing places for recreation, tourism and community life.
Healthy river environments depend on clean water, connected habitat and healthy riverbank vegetation. River red gums, native grasses and wetland plants:
- stabilise riverbanks and reduce erosion
- filter runoff and help protect water quality
- provide food, shelter and breeding habitat for wildlife
- connect habitats along the river corridor
- help wetlands respond to changing water levels.
The river and its surrounding environments face pressures from weeds, erosion, pollution, habitat loss, climate change and increasing use of riverside areas.
How we protect the river
We work with government agencies, Traditional Owners, community groups and volunteers to restore native vegetation, improve river health and protect biodiversity throughout the Murray River corridor.
Our work includes:
- controlling environmental weeds
- restoring native riverbank vegetation
- stabilising eroded riverbanks
- improving habitat and connections between natural areas
- monitoring wildlife and environmental conditions
- managing riverside parks and public access
- supporting environmental education and research
- planning for climate change and changing river conditions.
Explore and learn about the river
River restoration projects
Council undertakes restoration and improvement projects along the Murray River and its connected waterways.
Projects may include weed removal, native planting, riverbank stabilisation, habitat improvement and work to protect public access and significant river red gums.
Murray River projects and improvements
Find completed and current projects affecting riverside parks, riverbanks, trails and natural areas.
Report rubbish dumping, pollution, damaged vegetation or other environmental concerns affecting the Murray River, wetlands or waterways.
Provide the location, what you observed, when it occurred and any photographs or other useful information.
If the incident presents an immediate threat to people or property, call Triple Zero (000).
Strategies, plans and reports
Read the strategies, plans and reports that guide how AlburyCity protects the river environment and responds to environmental change.