Do these 7 things to finally fix the Murray

Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, has called for the immediate implementation of her

seven point plan to fix the Murray-Darling Basin.

Helen’s plan is the result of extensive consultation with water experts and the rural communities.

“For years, federal and state governments have failed the Murray-Darling Basin,” Helen said. “They’ve

had their chance and they’ve blown it.”

“Now is the time for a new approach that will fix our river systems once and for all.”

“My plan is simple, it’s clear and it’s long overdue,” Helen said. Helen’s seven point plan involves:

1. No water buybacks if they hurt communities.

2. The returning of South Australia’s Lower Lakes to their natural state.

3. Increased desalination in order to provide water to South Australia.

4. Proper water metering throughout the Basin system.

5. A renewed focus on water quality.

6. A ban on the government flooding of private wetlands.

7. An increase in downstream water storage.

“The Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the State and Federal Governments cannot be trusted to run

our rivers.”

“My challenge to the major parties it to adopt this seven point plan without delay,” Helen said.

“Rural communities have had enough and are barely hanging on.”

"But this plan can save communities, it can save livelihoods and given the distress people are under, it

may also save lives.”

Ms Dalton will spend the next three months touring rural NSW explains her seven point plan.

“I won’t rest until everyone understands this plan and is calling for it to be implemented immediately,”

Helen said