Murray River research finds centuries-old 'sand slug' in Barmah Choke
Murray River research finds centuries-old 'sand slug' in Barmah Choke MonMonday 1 updated MonMonday 1 FebFebruary 2021 at 11:52pm Experts believe that early mining for gold in Beechworth may have caused silt to block the Barmah Choke today. ( Share Print text only Cancel The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) says a "sand slug" accumulating in the Murray River is the result of historic mining practices rather than poor water management. Key points: The Murray Darling Basin Authority says more than three million tonnes of sand has settled in the Barmah Choke A recent report suggests histori...
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