Federal Water Minister Tony Burke says good progress has been made recovering water for the environment in the Queensland section of the Murray-Darling system but more must be done.

The first of three new water purchasing tenders for the Balonne region in the state's south opens today.

The other two tenders will open in February and April next year.

Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-19/new-murray-water-purchasing-tender-opens/4379218?section=qld