What impacts would the temporary weir have on the ecology of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth?
The dominant effect on the ecology of the river and lakes in the region would be due to continued low water flows and not from the construction of a temporary weir. The River Murray environment is already under significant stress due to natural drought conditions, water allocation and water management practices throughout the Murray-Darling Basin. These factors are already having a significant environmental impact on the Coorong and Lower Lakes, which will be made worse if low flows continue.
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