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About the region

Water for the environment in the western region is supplied from the Wimmera-Mallee System Headworks, which is a series of on-stream reservoirs, off-stream storages and connecting channels that harvest water (mainly near the Grampians) and distribute it to entitlement holders throughout the Wimmera catchment and parts of the Avoca, Loddon, Glenelg and Mallee catchments.

The Wimmera and Glenelg systems share water available under the environmental entitlement, and the VEWH works with the Wimmera and Glenelg Hopkins CMAs to determine how available allocation will be used in each river in a given year. There is an additional volume of water available to the Glenelg River as a compensation flow account. The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) also holds entitlement in the Wimmera system that can be used to supply the Wimmera River and lower Mount William Creek systems. Water for the environment available to the Wimmera-Mallee wetlands is provided under the same entitlement but not shared with the Glenelg system. Instead, the water is available for use in small wetlands supplied by the Wimmera-Mallee pipeline across the Wimmera, Mallee and North Central CMA areas.

Environmental values, recent conditions, objectives and planned actions for each system in the western region are presented in the system sections that follow.

View the current seasonal watering plan for the rivers and wetlands that make up the Western region:


Total rainfall in the Grampians-Wimmera-Mallee headworks catchment area during 2022-23 was above average and was particularly high in spring and early summer. Inflows to storage in October and November were 465 percent and 860 percent of the long-term average for each month, respectively.

All major rivers and creeks in the western region flooded during spring 2022. The Wimmera River at Horsham peaked at 11,628 ML per day on 19 October, the MacKenzie River at MacKenzie Creek peaked at 1,263 ML per day on 14 October, Mount William Creek at Lake Lonsdale peaked at 1,417 ML per day on 21 November, and the Glenelg River at Dergholm peaked at 5,598 ML per day on 2 November. The high flow from the Wimmera River filled Lake Hindmarsh to about 50 percent capacity, the highest lake level since 2011-12.

The wet conditions and associated run-off met or exceeded planned environmental watering actions in the Wimmera and Glenelg river systems and most Wimmera-Mallee wetlands from July 2022 to February 2023, triggering significant ecological responses. Fish surveys conducted in early 2023 detected large numbers of juvenile Tupong in the Glenelg River for the first time in several years, and Angler Report Card Fish Surveys indicated larger catches of golden and silver perch in the Wimmera River compared to recent years.

Water storages across the Wimmera-Mallee System Headworks were collectively at 31 percent capacity at the start of 2022-23, peaked at 79.5 percent in late November and had dropped to 65 percent capacity at the start of April 2023. The Wimmera and Glenelg Rivers Environmental Entitlement 2010 received a 100 percent allocation in November 2022. This allocation, combined with carryover from 2021-22, meant 66,722 ML of water for the environment was available in the VEWH’s accounts in 2022-23. The CEWH also received a 100 percent allocation in the Wimmera system for the first time, boosting available water by 28,000 ML. Rules associated with the CEWH allocation mean it can only be used in the Wimmera River and lower Mount William creeks. The Wimmera-Mallee wetlands also received a 100 percent allocation in 2022-23, which is only the second time the entitlement has received a full allocation since it was established in 2010.

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast below-average rainfall across the western region during autumn and winter 2023. GWMWater has indicated the VEWH can expect opening allocations on 1 July 2023 of roughly 30 percent for the combined Wimmera and Glenelg Rivers Environmental Entitlement 2010 for 2023-24. Longer range outlooks for September 2023 have river allocations ranging from 30 to 96 percent and Wimmera-Mallee wetland allocations from zero to 84 percent in the planning scenarios. The CEWH is not likely to receive any allocation in 2023-24 unless storage inflows are significantly above the long-term average. The VEWH expects to carry over about 48,100 ML in the Wimmera and Glenelg rivers environmental entitlement and 970 ML for use in the Wimmera-Mallee wetlands on 1 July 2023. The CEWH is expecting to carry over about 21,300 ML. These combined carryover volumes will help support environmental watering actions in 2023-24 and subsequent years if dry conditions develop and persist.

Annual environmental water allocations in the western region in each of the four years before 2022-23 were less than the minimum volume needed to deliver planned watering actions to the Wimmera and Glenelg rivers and Wimmera-Mallee wetlands. Carryover requirements were a key consideration in each of those years and significantly influenced the range of environmental watering actions that were authorised and delivered. The relatively full storages and high allocations received in 2022-23 have significantly boosted environmental water supplies for the short to medium term. This means that additional environmental watering actions can potentially be delivered in 2023-24 to increase the size and condition of native plant and animal communities in rivers and wetlands across the western region to make them more resilient to the next dry period. The Glenelg Hopkins and Wimmera CMAs have planned potential environmental watering actions for 2023-24 to consolidate recent improvements in environmental condition without setting a target carryover volume for 2024-25. The VEWH will monitor allocations and forecast climatic conditions during winter and spring and work with the Glenelg Hopkins and Wimmera CMAs to set a carryover target for 2024-25 if necessary.

The Wimmera-Mallee Pipeline wetland portion of the environmental entitlement is only likely to receive an allocation in 2023- 24 if storage inflows are close to or greater than the long-term average. The planned watering actions for the wetlands in 2023- 24 are expected to use up to 400 ML of available carryover, which will leave about 575 ML to support watering actions in future years. The current supply for the Wimmera-Mallee wetlands may allow essential watering actions to the end of 2026-27 without new allocations

Traditional Owners in the western region

Traditional Owners and their Nations in the western region have deep connections to Country that have endured for tens of thousands of years. These include inherent rights and cultural obligations to Country and community.

The Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation are the Registered Aboriginal Parties under the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 for waterways covered by this section of the seasonal watering plan.

The Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation (based in South Australia) works in partnership with the South East Aboriginal Focus Group (SEAFG), which as First Nations from the South East of South Australia, have ancestral connections across Bunganditj/ Boandik Country from the Limestone Coast region in South Australia to the western parts of the Glenelg River catchment in Victoria. The SEAFG ancestral connections include Tanganekald (Southern Clans), Tatiara/Ngarkat, Meintangk/Moandik/ Mootatunga/Thangal, Potaruwutij/Pinejunga, Wichantunga/Wattunga and Bunganditj/Boandik.

The SEAFG has had some engagement around Victorian water initiatives, including the 2009 Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy, the 2013 Wimmera Waterway Strategy and increased engagement through Burrandies in the Glenelg Cultural Flows discussions starting around 2017.

In 2005, the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk peoples, who are often referred to collectively as the Wotjobaluk Peoples and who are represented by the Barengi Gadjin Land Council, were recognised in a Native Title Consent Determination under the Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993. The Barengi Gadjin Land Council also entered into an Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the Victorian and Australian governments in 2005. In 2022, the Victorian Government Gazette published the Barengi Gadjin Land Council Natural Resource Agreement under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010. It pays homage to the trailblazers of 2005.

In 2007, the Gunditjmara people were granted nonexclusive native title rights and interests over almost 140,000 ha of Crown land, national parks, reserves, rivers, creeks and sea in Victoria’s western district, and the State of Victoria reached an Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the Gunditjmara People that establishes how they will exercise their rights and interests in the determination area, including the Glenelg River.

In 2013, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation entered into a recognition and settlement agreement under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 in Victoria. Under the agreement, Dja Dja Wurrung people have rights to access and use water for traditional purposes, providing the take of water does not affect other parties.

The Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation holds Native Title under the Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993 and is also a Registered Aboriginal Party within the geographic area.

Some parts of the Wimmera-Mallee wetlands area are on Barapa Barapa Country. The Victorian Government is committed to self-determination for Traditional Owners through Treaty negotiations and policies such as Water is Life: Traditional Owner Access to Water Roadmap 2022. The VEWH and partners are working with Traditional Owners to embed the outcomes of government policy into the Victorian environmental watering program. Program partners in the environmental watering program are aware that structural changes (such as legislative, policy and governance changes) to how water is managed may be made in the future in recognition of Aboriginal water rights. Program partners have heard that Traditional Owners want empowerment and agency in water management, and in many cases, they want to manage water on Country on their own terms.

Black Swamp

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

65 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

80 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Glenelg River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

154.22 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

22,000.00 ML

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* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

10322.138 ML

Watering 2020-21

8571.67 ML

Watering 2021-22

9800 ML

Watering 2022-23

11470.722 ML

Watering 2023-24

21692.01412 ML

Upper Jacksons Creek

Last water release

May-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

314.5 ML

Watering 2022-23

321.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

261.9 ML

Tarago River

Last water release

Mar-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

40 ML

Watering 2020-21

1334 ML

Watering 2021-22

951 ML

Watering 2022-23

151 ML

Watering 2023-24

453 ML

Pyrites Creek

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

-

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Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

178.4 ML

Watering 2020-21

560.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

1470.1 ML

Watering 2022-23

940 ML

Watering 2023-24

435.1 ML

Werribee River

Last water release

Apr-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

990 ML

Watering 2020-21

1325.67 ML

Watering 2021-22

792 ML

Watering 2022-23

1024 ML

Watering 2023-24

780 ML

Bungalally Creek

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Upper Burnt Creek

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

34.00 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

22,000.00 ML

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Volume authorised is shared between Wimmera and MacKenzie rivers and Burnt, Bungalally and Mount William creeks and the Ranch Billabong. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

424.63 ML

Watering 2020-21

719.704 ML

Watering 2021-22

109.4 ML

Watering 2022-23

21.325 ML

Watering 2023-24

311.77 ML

Lower Mount William Creek

Last water release

Jun-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Volume authorised is shared between Wimmera and MacKenzie rivers and Burnt, Bungalally and Mount William creeks and the Ranch Billabong. The water released in 2024-25 is made available by VEWH and CEWH. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1137.088 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

2508.693481 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

MacKenzie River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

71.26 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

22,000.00 ML

More Information

Volume authorised is shared between Wimmera and MacKenzie rivers and Burnt, Bungalally and Mount William creeks and the Ranch Billabong. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

2178.259 ML

Watering 2020-21

1612.865 ML

Watering 2021-22

2885.4 ML

Watering 2022-23

3840.222 ML

Watering 2023-24

4744.047664 ML

Ranch Billabong

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Volume authorised is shared between Wimmera and MacKenzie rivers and Burnt, Bungalally and Mount William creeks and the Ranch Billabong. Flows to the Wimmera River may be delivered from Lake Londsale or Taylors Lake Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

11.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

6 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Upper Mount William Creek

Last water release

May-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised is shared between Wimmera and MacKenzie rivers and Burnt, Bungalally and Mount William creeks and the Ranch Billabong. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

139 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

135 ML

Watering 2022-23

68 ML

Watering 2023-24

160 ML

Wimmera River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

1,642.84 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

22,000.00 ML

More Information

Volume authorised is shared between Wimmera and MacKenzie rivers and Burnt, Bungalally and Mount William creeks and the Ranch Billabong. Flows to the Wimmera River may be delivered from Lake Londsale or Taylors Lake. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

7691.5 ML

Watering 2020-21

3955.43 ML

Watering 2021-22

7117.1 ML

Watering 2022-23

2455.202 ML

Watering 2023-24

7868.103342 ML

Barbers Swamp

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

7.632 ML

Watering 2020-21

5.656 ML

Watering 2021-22

3.9 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

1.125 ML

Broom Tank

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

1 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

2.0163 ML

Bull Swamp (Bulls Swamp)

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

4.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

2.89 ML

Watering 2023-24

8.5569 ML

Carapugna

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

0.25

Water authorised 2024-25

22.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

10.285 ML

Watering 2020-21

18.883 ML

Watering 2021-22

12.936 ML

Watering 2022-23

5.36475 ML

Watering 2023-24

10.542 ML

Challambra Swamp

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1.896 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

4.651 ML

Watering 2022-23

1.86 ML

Watering 2023-24

3.569816 ML

Chiprick (both)

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

5.15 ML

Watering 2023-24

9.46612 ML

Chirrup Swamp

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1.249 ML

Watering 2020-21

1.4 ML

Watering 2021-22

0.375

Watering 2022-23

0.923

Watering 2023-24

1.128 ML

Clinton Shire Dam

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.483

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

2.6 ML

Watering 2022-23

1.653 ML

Watering 2023-24

3.77611 ML

Cokum Bushland Reserve

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

2.474 ML

Watering 2020-21

2 ML

Watering 2021-22

3.455 ML

Watering 2022-23

5.1 ML

Watering 2023-24

3.644285 ML

Considines

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

3.783 ML

Watering 2020-21

3.9 ML

Watering 2021-22

4.198 ML

Watering 2022-23

6.896 ML

Watering 2023-24

1.782 ML

Corack Lake

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

4.238 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

3.396 ML

Watering 2022-23

4.112 ML

Watering 2023-24

0.0007

Coundons Wetland

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.529

Watering 2020-21

0.737

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

1.10758 ML

Watering 2023-24

0.78182

Creswick Swamp

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1.106 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

2.667 ML

Watering 2022-23

0.965

Watering 2023-24

1.71585 ML

Cronomby Tanks

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

4 ML

Watering 2021-22

6.136 ML

Watering 2022-23

5.9072 ML

Watering 2023-24

6.9538 ML

Crow Swamp

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

4.995 ML

Watering 2020-21

9.302 ML

Watering 2021-22

5.138 ML

Watering 2022-23

4.1371 ML

Watering 2023-24

8.6989 ML

D Smith Wetland

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0.8

Watering 2021-22

0.69

Watering 2022-23

0.66

Watering 2023-24

1.05114 ML

Davis Dam

Last water release

Jul-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.83

Watering 2020-21

1.3 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.07 ML

Watering 2022-23

0.845

Watering 2023-24

1.718 ML

Falla Dam

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

2 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.806 ML

Watering 2022-23

3.29172 ML

Watering 2023-24

1.38528 ML

Fieldings Dam

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

0.03

Water authorised 2024-25

2.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1.408 ML

Watering 2020-21

1.6 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.081 ML

Watering 2022-23

0.975

Watering 2023-24

1.626 ML

Goulds Reserve

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1.954 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

3.481 ML

Watering 2023-24

0.0416

Greens Wetland

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

2.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.368 ML

Watering 2022-23

0.74

Watering 2023-24

1.759 ML

Harcoans Swamp

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

10.069 ML

Watering 2020-21

8.2 ML

Watering 2021-22

4.656 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

6.3044 ML

Homelea

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.834

Watering 2020-21

0.78

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

1.081 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

J Ferrier Wetland

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1.706 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.292 ML

Watering 2022-23

3.546 ML

Watering 2023-24

6.994 ML

Jeffcott Wildlife Reserve

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

2.84 ML

Watering 2020-21

1.13 ML

Watering 2021-22

3.379 ML

Watering 2022-23

1.03877 ML

Watering 2023-24

1.58223 ML

Jesse Swamp

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

6.124 ML

Watering 2020-21

5.2 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.956 ML

Watering 2022-23

1.24384 ML

Watering 2023-24

1.2888 ML

John Ampt

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

2.123 ML

Watering 2022-23

2.8401 ML

Watering 2023-24

2.36 ML

Kath Smith Dam

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.608

Watering 2020-21

0.746

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0.7009

Krong Swamp

Last water release

Aug-18

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Danaher Bushland Reserve

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

5.96978 ML

Watering 2023-24

3.51182 ML

Mahoods Corner

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.851

Watering 2020-21

2.03 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.185 ML

Watering 2022-23

0.76226

Watering 2023-24

1.39274 ML

Morton Plains Reserve

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1.405 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.61 ML

Watering 2022-23

1.516 ML

Watering 2023-24

2.5418 ML

Mutton Swamp

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

0.03

Water authorised 2024-25

7.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

9.504 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

4.291 ML

Watering 2022-23

2.04 ML

Watering 2023-24

6.18618 ML

Newer Swamp (Round Swamp)

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

2.284 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Opies Dam

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.69

Watering 2020-21

0.7

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0.728

Watering 2023-24

0.61185

Pam Juergens Dam

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.416

Watering 2020-21

0.4

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0.855

Watering 2023-24

0.687

Part of Gap Reserve (Stephen Smith Dam)

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1.819 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

1.43 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Paul Barclay

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

5.323 ML

Watering 2020-21

4.095 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.986 ML

Watering 2022-23

3.323 ML

Watering 2023-24

3.216 ML

Pinedale

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1.831 ML

Watering 2020-21

2.584 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.718 ML

Watering 2022-23

0.87295

Watering 2023-24

5.098 ML

Poyner

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1.197 ML

Watering 2021-22

0.972

Watering 2022-23

2.179 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

R Ferriers Dam

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

3.7 ML

Watering 2021-22

6.334 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

4.97551 ML

Rickard Glenys Dam

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1.818 ML

Watering 2020-21

1.619 ML

Watering 2021-22

0.328

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

3.51045 ML

Roselyn Wetland/ Reids Dam

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

3.743 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.865 ML

Watering 2022-23

4.83 ML

Watering 2023-24

10.5205 ML

Sawpit Swamp

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

10.6 ML

Watering 2021-22

9.029 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

7.189 ML

Schultz/Koschitzke

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

2.785203 ML

Watering 2022-23

1.25 ML

Watering 2023-24

2.25192 ML

Shannons Wayside

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

1.461 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Tarkedia Dam

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

2.145 ML

Watering 2020-21

1.864 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.252 ML

Watering 2022-23

2.323 ML

Watering 2023-24

4.205917 ML

Tchum Lake - Wetland (Tcham Lakes Lake Reserve)

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

23.57 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

85.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

#N/A

Tchum Lakes Swimming Pool (North Lake - Dam)

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

3.635 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

9.977 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Towma (Lake Marlbed)

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0.678

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

1.202 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Uttiwillock Wetland

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

4.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

4.6 ML

Watering 2022-23

3.65061 ML

Watering 2023-24

8.3 ML

Wal Wal Swamp

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

4.894 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.172 ML

Watering 2022-23

3.015 ML

Watering 2023-24

3.03287053 ML

Kinnairds Wetland

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

258.6 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

195 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Moodie Swamp

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

1006.2 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Doctors Swamp

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

67 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

427 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Gaynor Swamp

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

993.2 ML

Watering 2021-22

901.1 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Horseshoe Lagoon

Last water release

Aug-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

121 ML

Watering 2020-21

17.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

51.9 ML

Watering 2022-23

70.3 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Kanyapella basin

Last water release

Oct-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

500 ML

Watering 2021-22

1000 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Loch Garry

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

499.8 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

980 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Reedy Swamp

Last water release

Dec-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

499.833 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Black Swamp

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. *Volume authorised is the total made availble for the Gunbower Forest floodplain, floodrunners and wetlands, including Yarran Creek.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

142.5 ML

Watering 2021-22

1462.6 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Gunbower Creek

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

2,099.00 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by the VEWH and the CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

21231.2 ML

Watering 2020-21

10330.578 ML

Watering 2021-22

10149.408 ML

Watering 2022-23

9868.501 ML

Watering 2023-24

9938.4 ML

Gunbower Forest

Last water release

Oct-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Includes water delivered via Hipwell Road regulator which then passes through the forest floodplain to fill smaller wetlands. Watering can also be delivered via other regulators to target smaller wetlands in the forest and volumes delivered via those is reported seperately. The total volume authorised is availble for the Gunbower Forest floodplain, floodrunners and wetlands, including Yarran Creek. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by the VEWH and the Living Murray program.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

2946.127 ML

Watering 2022-23

45036.6 ML

Watering 2023-24

18468.9 ML

Little Gunbower Creek Complex

Last water release

Jun-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. *Volume authorised is the total made availble for the Gunbower Forest floodplain, floodrunners and wetlands, including Yarran Creek. *The water released in 2024-25 was made available by the VEWH, the Living Murray and the CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1119.9 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

3207.9 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Little Reedy Wetland Complex

Last water release

Feb-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. *Volume authorised is the total made availble for the Gunbower Forest floodplain, floodrunners and wetlands, including Yarran Creek. *The water released in 2024-25 was made available by the VEWH, the Living Murray and the CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1878 ML

Watering 2020-21

1505.78 ML

Watering 2021-22

9166.943 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Reedy Lagoon

Last water release

Jun-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. *Volume authorised is the total made availble for the Gunbower Forest floodplain, floodrunners and wetlands, including Yarran Creek. *The water released in 2024-25 was made available by the VEWH, the Living Murray and the CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

921.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

2604 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Yarran Creek

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. *Volume authorised is the total made availble for the Gunbower Forest floodplain, floodrunners and wetlands, including Yarran Creek. *The water released in 2024-25 was made available by the VEWH, the Living Murray and the CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1413 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

1125 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Barmah Forest

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

13,518.70 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Environmental water delivered from NSW holdings is not included in the total volumes. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by VEWH, CEWH, the Living Murray Program and River Murray Increased Flows.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

282118.1 ML

Watering 2020-21

204515.9 ML

Watering 2021-22

205312.5 ML

Watering 2022-23

102250.8 ML

Watering 2023-24

212155.9 ML

Boals Deadwood

Last water release

Feb-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

8164.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

5603.056 ML

Watering 2022-23

723.1 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Guttrum Forest

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

498.2 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

654.3 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Hird Swamp

Last water release

Feb-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

2901 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Johnson Swamp

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

3240.4 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

1500 ML

Watering 2022-23

1148 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Kunat Kunat (Round Lake)

Last water release

Apr-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

300 ML

Watering 2020-21

369.937 ML

Watering 2021-22

409.4 ML

Watering 2022-23

250.1 ML

Watering 2023-24

333.8 ML

Lake Cullen

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

6385 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

5000 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Elizabeth

Last water release

Apr-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

960 ML

Watering 2020-21

713.5 ML

Watering 2021-22

824 ML

Watering 2022-23

645.5 ML

Watering 2023-24

577.6 ML

Lake Murphy

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

3306.2 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

McDonalds Swamp

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

293 ML

Watering 2020-21

280 ML

Watering 2021-22

350 ML

Watering 2022-23

401.7 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Muringa wetlands

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

26.7 ML

Watering 2022-23

3.3 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Richardsons Lagoon

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1461.2 ML

Watering 2021-22

1392.3 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

River Murray system

Last water release

N/A

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

See Barmah Forest for Murray River environmental deliveries. Environmental water delivered from NSW holdings is not included in the total volumes. Watering data is updated quartery based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

17576 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Third Reedy Lake

Last water release

Mar-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

3760 ML

Watering 2020-21

1415 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Wirra-Lo wetland complex

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

245.1 ML

Watering 2020-21

96.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

110.8 ML

Watering 2022-23

28.5 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Lower Broken Creek

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

6,731.68 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by VEWH, CEWH and the Living Murray program.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

247 ML

Watering 2020-21

33654.514 ML

Watering 2021-22

69915.4 ML

Watering 2022-23

47427.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

75343.1 ML

Goulburn River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

221,270.98 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by VEWH, CEWH and the Living Murray program

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

3533 ML

Watering 2020-21

238819.065 ML

Watering 2021-22

468756.716 ML

Watering 2022-23

220945.5 ML

Watering 2023-24

382346.3 ML

Dowd Morass

Last water release

Water delivered 2020 and 2021

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Use of holdings in Dowd Morass is based on river height in the Latrobe River, not volumetric entitlement

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Heart Morass

Last water release

Water delivered 2020 and 2021

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Use of holdings in Heart Morass is based on river height in the Latrobe River, not volumetric entitlement

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Latrobe River

Last water release

Apr-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

2701.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Sale Common

Last water release

Water delivered 2020 and 2021

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Use of holdings in Sale Common is based on river height in the Latrobe River, not volumetric entitlement

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Macalister River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

990.00 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

18333.025 ML

Watering 2020-21

3611 ML

Watering 2021-22

390 ML

Watering 2022-23

12460.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

9755 ML

Snowy River

Last water release

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

The water year in the Snowy system runs from May to April. NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment manages environmental water in the Snowy River.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

117871 ML

Watering 2020-21

91176 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Heyfield wetlands

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised is available under the volume authorised for the Thomson River Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

12 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Thomson River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

160.00 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

Full Entitlement

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

12910 ML

Watering 2020-21

18651 ML

Watering 2021-22

18960 ML

Watering 2022-23

18160 ML

Watering 2023-24

24679 ML

Broken River

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by VEWH and CEWH. The volume authorised in 2024-25 may be used in the Broken River and upper Broken Creek

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

509.6 ML

Watering 2022-23

2501.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

778 ML

Upper Broken Creek

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by VEWH and CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

597.3 ML

Watering 2020-21

1235.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

1247.4 ML

Watering 2022-23

1146 ML

Watering 2023-24

1768.9 ML

Crankhandle

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

400.2 ML

Watering 2021-22

800 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Finnigans Creek

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

950.238 ML

Watering 2020-21

999.94 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Hattah Lakes

Last water release

Mar-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. Water authorised in 2024-25 is to be used for pump maintenance and testing.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

145 ML

Watering 2020-21

27312.72 ML

Watering 2021-22

46138.705 ML

Watering 2022-23

29311.8 ML

Watering 2023-24

89 ML

Lake Kramen

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

12701.67 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Wallawalla

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

3993.06 ML

Watering 2021-22

10005.5 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lindsay and Mulcra islands

Last water release

Jun-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Includes deliveries to anabranch waterways and wetlands within Lindsay and Mulcra islands. Watering is coordinated with operation of weir pools 7 and 8 of the Murray River.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

387 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lindsay-Mullaroo connector

Last water release

Jun-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

292.7 ML

Watering 2021-22

208.9 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Bilgoes Billabong

Last water release

May-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

69.099 ML

Snake Lagoon extension

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

109.818 ML

Sandy Creek

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1311.914 ML

Watering 2020-21

1999.558 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Scotties Billabong

Last water release

Nov-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

100.4 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Wallpolla East

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1383.233 ML

Watering 2020-21

1487 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Wallpolla Horseshoe

Last water release

May-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

399.677 ML

Watering 2020-21

399.213 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Wetland 33

Last water release

Nov-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

149.3 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Birchs Creek

Last water release

Water delivered 2014-15

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Boort

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

770 ML

Watering 2022-23

1912.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Leaghur

Last water release

Jun-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

804.606 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Meran

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1611.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

1353.4 ML

Watering 2021-22

7713.6 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Yando

Last water release

Mar-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

1010.5 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Little Lake Meran

Last water release

Dec-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

883.5 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Loddon River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

1,000.66 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by VEWH and CEWH. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

8096.1 ML

Watering 2020-21

15392.9 ML

Watering 2021-22

13792.8 ML

Watering 2022-23

10837.67 ML

Watering 2023-24

17670.6 ML

Pyramid Creek

Last water release

Nov-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

122.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

619.5 ML

Watering 2021-22

968.1 ML

Watering 2022-23

64.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

12 ML

Serpentine Creek

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

86.00 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1345.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

1238.3 ML

Watering 2021-22

954 ML

Watering 2022-23

716.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

1134.3 ML

Bidgee Lagoons

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

450.005 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Brickworks Billabong

Last water release

Mar-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

320 ML

Watering 2020-21

248.324 ML

Watering 2021-22

198.7 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Bridge Creek

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

776.075 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Bullock Swamp North

Last water release

Water delivered 2014-15

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Burra Creek North

Last water release

May-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Burra Creek South

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

941.7 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Burra Creek South Proper

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

70.1 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Cardross Lakes

Last water release

Nov-17

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Carina Bend

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

877.84 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Catfish Billabong

Last water release

Jun-23

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

877.43 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Cowanna Billabong

Last water release

Water delivered 2015-16

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Heywood Lake

Last water release

Jun-17

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

J1 Creek

Last water release

Nov-17

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Koorlong Lake

Last water release

Jun-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

147.848 ML

Watering 2020-21

62.341 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Carpul

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

687.80 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

2,300.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Lake Hawthorn

Last water release

Apr-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

1460.19 ML

Watering 2020-21

859.873 ML

Watering 2021-22

177.2 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

381.595 ML

Lake Powell

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

907.10 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

2,300.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

1128.8 ML

Liparoo East

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

392.421 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Liparoo West

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

271.5 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Little Heywood Lake

Last water release

Nov-17

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Margooya Lagoon

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

15 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Neds Corner Central

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

148.58 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Musk Duck Wetland (Neds Corner East)

Last water release

May-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

98.119 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

98.446 ML

Neds Corner Woolshed

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

21 ML

Watering 2020-21

52.7 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Nyah Floodplain

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Robertson Creek

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

999.7 ML

Watering 2021-22

723.2 ML

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Robertson wetland

Last water release

Watered in 2013-14

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

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* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Vinifera Floodplain

Last water release

May-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

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* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Yungera Wetland

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Annulus Billabong

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised is available under the volume authorised for the Yarra River Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

46 ML

Watering 2021-22

28 ML

Watering 2022-23

23 ML

Watering 2023-24

0

Banyule Billabong

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised is available under the volume authorised for the Yarra River Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

51 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Burke Road Billabong

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised is available under the volume authorised for the Yarra River Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Willsmere Billabong

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised is available under the volume authorised for the Yarra River Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Yarra River

Last water release

May-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

3931 ML

Watering 2020-21

8453 ML

Watering 2021-22

26917 ML

Watering 2022-23

6942 ML

Watering 2023-24

18936 ML

Yering Backswamp

Last water release

May-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised is available under the volume authorised for the Yarra River Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

18 ML

Watering 2020-21

6 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

43 ML

Watering 2023-24

28 ML

Hospital Swamps

Last water release

Water delivered in 2024-25

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Use of holdings in Hospital Swamp is based on river height in the Barwon River, not volumetric entitlement. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Water delivered

Watering 2020-21

Water delivered

Watering 2021-22

Water delivered

Watering 2022-23

Water delivered

Watering 2023-24

0

Reedy Lake

Last water release

Water delivered in 2024-25

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Use of holdings in Reedy Lake is based on river height in the Barwon River, not volumetric entitlement. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Water delivered

Watering 2020-21

Water delivered

Watering 2021-22

Water delivered

Watering 2022-23

Water delivered

Watering 2023-24

0

Upper Barwon River

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to inflows. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

901 ML

Watering 2020-21

888.4 ML

Watering 2021-22

849.2 ML

Watering 2022-23

535.8 ML

Watering 2023-24

666.79 ML

Campaspe River

Last water release

Jul-24

Released to date 2024-25

2,427.10 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

Full entitlement

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2024-25 was made available by VEWH and the Living Murray program.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

20438.3 ML

Watering 2020-21

25024.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

34420 ML

Watering 2022-23

13856.3 ML

Watering 2023-24

27125.4 ML

Coliban River

Last water release

Sep-24

Released to date 2024-25

11.74 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

213.8 ML

Watering 2022-23

215.9 ML

Watering 2023-24

283.239 ML

Moorabool River

Last water release

Jun-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to inflows. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

3587 ML

Watering 2020-21

2295 ML

Watering 2021-22

2563 ML

Watering 2022-23

2500 ML

Watering 2023-24

2437 ML

King River

Last water release

Apr-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

50 ML

Watering 2020-21

86 ML

Watering 2021-22

142 ML

Watering 2022-23

142 ML

Watering 2023-24

145 ML

Mullinmur Wetland

Last water release

Feb-20

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

20 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Ovens River

Last water release

Mar-24

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

53 ML

Watering 2020-21

73 ML

Watering 2021-22

73 ML

Watering 2022-23

73 ML

Watering 2023-24

73 ML

Ryans Lagoons

Last water release

New Environmental Water Site

Released to date 2024-25

-

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

53 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Watering 2022-23

0

Watering 2023-24

0

Last water release

Released to date 2024-25

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Watering 2022-23

Watering 2023-24

Last water release

Released to date 2024-25

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Watering 2022-23

Watering 2023-24

Last water release

Released to date 2024-25

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Watering 2022-23

Watering 2023-24

Last water release

Total Check

Released to date 2024-25

251,816.95 ML

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Watering 2022-23

Watering 2023-24

Last water release

251,816.95

Released to date 2024-25

0.00

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Watering 2022-23

Watering 2023-24

Last water release

Released to date 2024-25

Water authorised 2024-25

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Watering 2022-23

Watering 2023-24

Engagement

The environmental watering program is informed by engagement with Traditional Owners, stakeholders and local communities. Program partners undertake extensive engagement at the local level to understand community priorities for the delivery of water for the environment in the coming year.

Program partners also seek to understand how cultural, social, economic and recreational values may be supported by delivering environmental flows. Opportunities to support these values are incorporated into watering decisions where possible and provided they do not compromise environmental outcomes. Cultural, social, economic and recreational values considered for each system in the western region are presented in the following system sections.

Environmental flows objectives are also informed by engagement undertaken through other strategies, plans and processes. These include regional catchment strategies, regional waterway strategies and technical studies (such as environmental flows studies and environmental water management plans). Traditional Owner cultural objectives for environmental water may refer to cultural flow studies, Aboriginal Waterway Assessments, Traditional Owner Country Plans and other tools to influence environmental water planning. These strategies, plans and technical reports collectively describe a range of environmental, economic, social and Traditional Owner perspectives and longer-term integrated catchment and waterway management objectives that influence environmental flows and priorities for water for the environment.

Table 4.1.1 Partners and stakeholders engaged by Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority in developing seasonal watering proposals for the Glenelg system and other key foundation documents that have directly informed the proposal (grouped in alphabetical order)

Partner/stakeholder

Glenelg system

Community groups and environment groups

  • Friends of the Glenelg River Inc.
  • Glenelg River User Group

Government agencies

  • Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
  • Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water
  • Limestone Coast Landscape Board
  • Natural Resources South East (South Australia)
  • Parks Victoria
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority
  • Wimmera CMA

Landholders/farmers

  • Individual landholders

Local businesses

  • Glenelg River Boat Cruises
  • Harrow Discovery Centre
  • Nelson Boat and Canoe Hire
  • Paestan Canoe Hire
  • Vickery Bros (sand extraction)

Recreational users

  • Casterton Angling Society Inc.
  • Individual anglers
  • Kayakers
  • Southwest Victoria fishing reports
  • VRFish

Traditional Owners

  • Barengi Gadjin Land Council
  • Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation
  • Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

Table 4.1.2 Partners and stakeholders engaged by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority in developing the seasonal watering proposal for the Wimmera system and other key foundation documents that have directly informed the proposal (grouped in alphabetical order)

Partner/stakeholder

Wimmera system

Community groups and environment groups

  • Friends of Bungalally and Burnt Creek Group
  • Lake Lonsdale Action Group
  • Yarriambiack Creek Advisory Committee

Government agencies

  • Commonwealth Environmental Water Office
  • Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
  • Glenelg Hopkins CMA
  • Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water
  • Hindmarsh Shire Council
  • Horsham Rural City Council
  • Murray-Darling Basin Authority
  • Northern Grampians Shire Council
  • Parks Victoria
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority
  • Yarriambiack Shire Council

Landholders/farmers

  • Wimmera community members, especially landholders and stock and domestic water users

Recreational users

  • Dimboola Boat and Water Ski Club
  • Dimboola Fishing Classic
  • Dimboola Rowing Club
  • Field and Game
  • Hindmarsh Ski Club
  • Horsham Fishing Competition Inc.
  • Horsham Triathlon Committee
  • Jeparit Anglers Club
  • Murtoa Angling Club
  • Natimuk Lake water ski club
  • Paddle Victoria
  • Stawell and District Angling Club
  • VRFish
  • Warracknabeal Angling Club
  • Wimmera Anglers Association

Local users

  • Barengi Gadjin Land Council

Table 4.1.3 Partners and stakeholders engaged by Mallee Catchment Management Authority, North Central Catchment Management Authority and Wimmera Catchment Management Authority seasonal watering proposals for the Wimmera-Mallee wetlands and other key foundation documents that have directly informed the proposals (grouped in alphabetical order)

Partner/stakeholder

Wimmera-Mallee wetlands

Community groups and environment groups

  • Berriwillock Landcare
  • Birchip Cropping Group
  • Birchip Landcare Group
  • Cokum community group
  • Community members on the Mallee CMA Land and Water Advisory Committee
  • Culgoa Landcare
  • Curyo-Watchupga Landcare
  • Donald and District Landcare Group
  • Green Lake Regional Park
  • Hopetoun Landcare
  • Lake Tuhum Committee
  • Lalbert Landcare
  • Millewa-Carwarp Landcare
  • Nullawil Landcare
  • Ouyen Lake Project
  • OzFish Unlimited
  • Sea Lake Landcare
  • Ultima Landcare
  • Waitche Landcare
  • Wimmera Bushwalking Club
  • Woomelang-Lascelles Landcare

Government agencies

  • Buloke Shire Council
  • Commonwealth Environmental Water Office
  • Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
  • Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water
  • Mallee CMA
  • Mildura Rural City Council
  • North Central CMA
  • Parks Victoria
  • Wimmera CMA
  • Yarriambiack Shire Council

Landholders/farmers

  • Private landholders
  • Wimmera-Mallee Pipeline Environmental Water Advisory Group (North Central CMA)

Local businesses

  • Ouyen Lake Project
  • Wimmera Mallee Tourism

Recreational users

  • Natimuk & District Field & Game Inc.
  • Recreational users in the local community

Traditional Owners

  • Barapa Barapa Nation Aboriginal Corporation
  • Barengi Gadjin Land Council
  • Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation

Integrated catchment management

Altered water regimes are one of many threats to the health of Victoria’s waterways. To be effective, environmental flows need to be part of an integrated approach to catchment management. Many of the environmental objectives of water for the environment in the western region will not be fully met without simultaneously addressing issues such as barriers to fish movement, high nutrient loads, loss of streambank vegetation and invasive species.

Victorian and Australian government agencies, Traditional Owner groups, community groups and private landholders collectively implement a wide range of programs that aim to protect and improve the environmental condition and function of land, soils and waterways throughout Victoria’s catchments.

Examples of complementary programs that support environmental flows outcomes in the western region include:

  • fish passage works at Sandford Weir, Dergholm Gauge and Warrock are used in combination with the delivery of water for the environment to facilitate the movement of migratory fish from the estuary to the upstream reaches of the Glenelg and Wannon rivers
  • installation of artificial wetland pontoons in the Dimboola weir pool and a regulating structure to reconnect Langlands Anabranch in the Horsham weir pool, as well as walking tracks to manage recreational access along the Wimmera River to reduce bank erosion
  • weed and rabbit control to prevent bank erosion in the upper Wimmera catchment to improve water quality and stream form and increase native biodiversity
  • stock-exclusion fencing along priority waterways throughout the Wimmera and Glenelg catchments to support the re-establishment of streamside and in-stream vegetation
  • sand management, removal of excess bedload sand to improve the availability and quality of habitat for native fish, platypus and crayfish
  • carp management activities in the Wimmera and Glenelg systems to reduce the number of carp and to better understand their behaviour in both rivers
  • restoration of complex habitat for native fish by installing large wood in reach 2 of the Glenelg River using red gum trunks and root balls
  • control of invasive species and stock-exclusion fencing in the Wimmera-Mallee wetlands.

For more information about integrated catchment management programs in the western region, refer to the Glenelg Hopkins, Mallee, North Central and Wimmera CMA’s regional catchment strategies and regional waterway strategies.

Risk management

During the development of the seasonal watering proposals for the Glenelg, Wimmera and Wimmera-Mallee wetland systems, environmental watering program partners assessed risks associated with potential environmental flows for 2023-24 and identified appropriate mitigating strategies. Risks and mitigating actions are continually assessed by program partners throughout the year (see subsection 1.2.7).

Stories

Stories of success and reflections on past environmental watering activities and results

Page last updated: 24/07/21