10-Year Strategy 2023 to 2033
Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24
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 2023-24
Section 1: Introduction - Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24
Section 2: Gippsland region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24
Section 3: Central region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24
Section 4: Western region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24
Section 5: Northern region - Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24
Section 6: Further information - Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24
Previous Seasonal Watering Plans
This section contains the seasonal watering plans, associated variations and schedules from past water years.
Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-23
- Seasonal Watering Plan 2022-2023
[PDF File - 41.8 MB] - Section 1: Introduction [PDF File - 12.7 MB]
- Section 2: Gippsland Region [PDF File - 9.7 MB]
- Section 3: Central Region [PDF File - 11.6 MB]
- Section 4: Western Region [PDF File - 11.0 MB]
- Section 5: Northern Region [PDF File - 13.8 MB]
- Section 6: Further Information [PDF File - 7.4 MB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.6 Lower Murray Wetlands [PDF File - 691.5 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.6 Lower Murray Wetlands [PDF File - 693.1 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.4.1 Goulburn River System [PDF File - 190.2 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.5.1 Upper Broken Creek
[MS Word Document - 54.6 KB] - Variation to Section 5.3.1 Ovens System [MS Word Document - 233.7 KB]
- Variation to Section 5.2.3 Gunbower Creek and Forest [MS Word Document - 83.8 KB]
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
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Or view the content online with the following links:
Previous Reflections
This section contains Reflections publications from past water years.
- Reflections 2020-21 (achievements & outcomes) [PDF File - 134.7 KB]
- Reflections 2020-21 (water delivery summary) [PDF File - 153.5 KB]
- Reflections 2020-21 (10-year brochure) [PDF File - 4.4 MB]
- 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 2021-22
Annual Report 2020-2021
Annual Report 2019-20
A reporting error exists in the Annual report 2021-22, whereby 92 ML in the Ovens system was incorrectly reported as use by CEWH rather than VEWH. This affects the total volumes for VEWH and CEWH on page 27. The volumes should read 304,251 ML (VEWH) and 591,314 ML (CEWH). This does not impact the reported total volume of water delivered.
Annual reports archive
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 2023-24 to 2026-27
Corporate Plan 2022-23 to 2025-26
Corporate Plan 2021-22 to 2024-2025
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