These exciting highlights of achievements across Victoria’s environmental watering program over the past 10 years (2011 - 2021) are evidence that water for the environment is helping to improve the health of our waterways.
Water for the environment is working - Celebrating 10 years of achievements
Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
To ensure we are delivering water where and when it is most needed and achieving the best environmental outcomes for Victoria, we base our plans on local knowledge and rigorous science. Our annual seasonal watering plan is based on proposals developed by catchment management authorities and Melbourne Water, drawing from scientific river and wetland studies and community engagement.
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Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
Section 1: Introduction - Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
Section 2: Gippsland region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
Section 3: Central region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
Section 4: Western region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
Section 5: Northern region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
Section 6: Further information - Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
Variation to Section 5.2.6 Lower Murray Wetlands
Variation to Section 5.2.6 Lower Murray Wetlands October 2022
Previous Seasonal Watering Plans
This section contains the seasonal watering plans, associated variations and schedules from past water years.
Seasonal Watering Plan 2021-22
- Seasonal Watering Plan 2021-22
[PDF File - 25.0 MB] - Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 5.9 MB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 10.1 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 15.5 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 15.6 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region [PDF File - 29.9 MB]
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 2.0 MB]
- Variation to Section 5.5.3 Broken wetlands
- Variation to Section 5.7.3 Boort wetlands [PDF File - 286.4 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.7.3 Lindsay, Mulcra and Wallpolla islands [PDF File - 238.0 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.5.3 Lower Broken Creek [PDF File - 245.7 KB]
- Variation to Table 5.4.1 and 5.4.2 Goulburn River_ [PDF File - 260.8 KB]
- Variation to Table 5.2.1 Barmah Forest [PDF File - 137.0 KB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2020-21
- Seasonal Watering Plan 2020-21 [PDF File - 19.5 MB]
- Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 4.7 MB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 6.9 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 10.9 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 10.2 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region [PDF File - 22.7 MB]
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 554.5 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.4.2 Goulburn wetlands [PDF File - 159.6 KB]
- Variation to Section 3.7.2 Lower Barwon wetland [PDF File - 341.0 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.5 Lower Murray wetlands [PDF File - 144.2 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.4.1 Goulburn River [PDF File - 197.3 KB]
- Variation to Section 4.4 Wimmera-Mallee wetlands [PDF File - 107.4 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.1 Barmah Forest [PDF File - 128.8 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.7.2 Boort wetlands [PDF File - 156.6 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.7.2 Boort wetlands [PDF File - 178.7 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.7.1 Loddon River [PDF File - 172.8 KB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2019-20
- Seasonal Watering Plan 2019-20 [PDF File - 16.2 MB]
- Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 3.2 MB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 2.2 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 3.2 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 1.8 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region [PDF File - 4.8 MB]
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 424.6 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.3 Central Murray wetlands [PDF File - 217.2 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.3 Central Murray wetlands [PDF File - 164.6 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.5 Lower Murray wetlands [PDF File - 132.2 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.4.2 Goulburn wetlands [PDF File - 95.0 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.7.2 Boort wetlands [PDF File - 102.4 KB]
- Variation to Section 4.4 Wimmera-Mallee wetlands [PDF File - 97.8 KB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2018-19
- Seasonal Watering Plan 2018-19 [PDF File - 11.1 MB]
- Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 1.3 MB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 1.9 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 2.2 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 1.5 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 597.5 KB]
- Variation to Section 2.4 Macalister system [PDF File - 133.4 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.3 Central Murray wetlands [PDF File - 207.7 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.5 Lower Murray wetlands [PDF File - 121.3 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.6 Lindsay, Mulcra and Wallpolla islands [PDF File - 213.5 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.5 Broken system [PDF File - 102.1 KB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2017-18
- Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 600.2 KB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 1.2 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 1.7 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 1.0 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region [PDF File - 2.3 MB]
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 282.9 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.2 Gunbower Creek and Forest [PDF File - 168.6 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.6: Campaspe system [PDF File - 161.8 KB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2016-17
- Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 608.4 KB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 1.5 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 2.0 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 1.3 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region [PDF File - 2.2 MB]
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 623.6 KB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2015-16
- Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 1.5 MB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 2.2 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 3.5 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 2.6 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region [PDF File - 5.2 MB]
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 642.6 KB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2014-15
- Seasonal Watering Plan 2014-15 Sections 1-3 [PDF File - 3.4 MB]
- Seasonal Watering Plan 2014-15 Sections 4-6 [PDF File - 3.6 MB]
Seasonal Watering Plan 2013-14
Seasonal Watering Plan 2012-13
Seasonal Watering Plan 2011-12
Seasonal Watering Statements
Seasonal watering statements communicate decisions on environmental watering activities, and also authorise a catchment management authority of Melbourne Water to order and deliver water in the water holdings on behalf of the VEWH to achieve environmental outcomes. View the seasonal watering statements.
Reflections
This year (2020-2021) Reflections highlighted outcomes from the last 10 years of work from the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and its program partners in supporting rivers, wetlands, wildlife and communities.
Highlights of environmental, cultural, social, economic and recreational outcomes from the program:
- “Water for the environment is working”
- The VEWH’s CEOs reflection on 10 years of the program and the VEWH
Outcomes for the 2020-2021 seasonal watering year:
Previous Reflections
This section contains Reflections publications from past water years.
- Reflections 2019-20 [PDF File - 7.2 MB]
- Reflections 2018-19 [PDF File - 6.3 MB]
- Reflections 2017-18 [PDF File - 11.0 MB]
- Reflections 2016-17 [PDF File - 15.9 MB]
- Reflections 2015-16 [PDF File - 6.2 MB]
- Reflections 2014-15 [PDF File - 4.7 MB]
- Reflections 2013-14 [PDF File - 3.2 MB]
- Reflections 2012-13 [PDF File - 2.0 MB]
- Reflections 2011-12 [PDF File - 7.8 MB]
Annual Reports
Annual Report 2020-2021
Annual Report 2019-20
Annual Report
2018-19
Previous Annual reports
This section contains Annual Reports publications from past years.
Corporate Plan
If you would like a copy of the Corporate Plan from earlier than 2017-18, please call us on (03) 9637 8951 or email general.enquiries@vewh.vic.gov.au
Corporate Plan 2022-23 to 2025-26
Corporate Plan 2021-22 to 2024-2025
Corporate Plan
2020-21
Corporate Plan Archive
This section contains Corporate Plans from past years.
Fact sheets
What is environmental water?
Why is environmental watering important?
What does environmental watering aim to achieve?
What does environmental watering involve?
How do we know if environmental watering is successful?
What is environmental water trading?
Page last updated: 01/07/22