Murray River research finds centuries-old sand slug in Barmah Choke
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Experts believe that early mining for gold in Beechworth may have caused silt to block the Barmah Choke today.
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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 historic mining practices upstream were responsible
Landholders have long claimed the choke s capacity issues are caused by bank erosion