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Flows cut at Menindee as authorities eye fish deaths

11/03/2026

Dead fish were discovered on the shores of the Mendinee Lakes earlier this year. Picture: Dan Schulz

Jack Marx

WATER releases from Lake Pamamaroo have been reduced as agencies move to conserve supplies in the Menindee Lakes system while maintaining water quality in the Lower Darling-Baaka River. The decision was made this week by the Menindee/Lower Darling Water Quality Working Group, cutting releases from 750 megalitres per day to 600 ML/day. Officials say the […]

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