John Williams The Nationals Member for Murray-Darling is encouraging local community groups, schools, Aboriginal organisations and state and local government organisations to apply for $1.72 million in grants on offer for environmental projects.

Mr Williams said the latest round of Environmental Trust funding made available by Environment Minister Robyn Parker would support projects under the Protecting our Places, Environmental Education, Eco Schools and Food Gardens in Schools programs.

“I am delighted that the Minister has added a new program for this round of funding, offering for the first time the Food Gardens in Schools program.” Ms Parker said Food Gardens in Schools has been introduced in recognition of an exciting trend that has been developing over the last few years.

On the 7th February the Bureau of Meteorology predicated a flood peak of near 10.6 metres on the 24th February.

Following upstream and local rain in early March they raised the predicted height to near 11.00 metres around the 23rd March. By the 13th March the peak was being progressively lowered. The plot graph on the Bureau of Mets website shows the level flat lining today at 10.62.

Water Level:  10.625 m, recorded @ 12:30_11/04/2012

remaining steady: 10.629 m, recorded @ 04:30_15/04/2012

The river today (see right) —up to the last step at Niggleys Steps at (Baker Park)