Alexandrina Council is a member of Murray Darling Association Region 6. The Murray Darling Association (MDA) represents local government and communities throughout the Basin by providing information, facilitating debate and seeking to influence government policy.
MDA Region 6 represents the Lower Murray, Lakes & Coorong region. MDA membership is open to all local government, industry and community groups, and individuals with an interest in ensuring a sustainable future for the Murray-Darling Basin.
We welcome new members and encourage community participation in our meetings and events. MDA Region 6 meets four times a year and our meetings are usually held in Goolwa, Tailem Bend or Murray Bridge.
Alexandrina Council Member Representative: Cr Milli Livingston and Cr Michael Scott with Chief Executive Officer, Nigel Morris
Copies of our meeting agendas and minutes are available on the Murray Darling Association Region 6 website .
What we advocate for:
- full and timely implementation of the Basin Plan
- a continued focus on environmental water recovery
- a comprehensive climate adaptation plan for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth region
- improved tourism infrastructure at Sugars Beach for visitors to the Murray Mouth
- increased support for water sensitive urban design and the uptake of alternative water sources such as wastewater and stormwater
- research and innovation to support improved farming practices such as regenerative agriculture which improve soil health and increase resilience to climate