Controlled water releases mimicking natural river systems will begin from the Menindee Lakes in the coming days

A peak of around three-and-a-half thousand mega litres will be released daily for the next three weeks.

It’ll equate for about 4 percent of the total volume expected to arrive at the lakes.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with MDBA Executive Director of River Management Andrew Reynolds

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