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About the region

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

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


Seasonal Outlook 2022/23

The rainfall across the central region varied between systems in 2021-22. Rainfall in the Tarago, Upper Barwon and Moorabool systems was close to the long-term average, while the Yarra, Werribee and Maribyrnong systems had above- average rainfall. This is the second consecutive year of average or above-average rainfall in the central region, and some reservoirs in all systems other than the Maribyrnong spilled during 2021-22. These spills and other natural inflows met many planned environmental flows in the Tarago, Yarra, Werribee, Moorabool and Upper Barwon systems and some planned watering actions in lower Jacksons Creek in the Maribyrnong system. The VEWH purchased water from licence holders in the Maribyrnong system to deliver environmental flows in Jacksons Creek.

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast above-median rainfall and temperatures during autumn, winter and spring 2022 across the central region. With full or near-full storages in most systems from 2021-22 and a wet outlook for the start of 2022- 23, most systems are likely to have significant water holdings. Large carryover volumes and secure water allocations will allow a wide range of watering actions to be delivered in the Yarra, Tarago and Werribee systems under all climate scenarios to build on environmental outcomes achieved over the last two years.

Further inflows to Rosslynne Reservoir in winter and spring 2022 are likely to create an opportunity to purchase water to deliver environmental flows in the Maribyrnong system, although outcomes in upper Jacksons Creek continue to be limited by infrastructure delivery constraints.

Options for delivering water for the environment in the Moorabool and Barwon systems in 2022-23 will be heavily influenced by local climatic conditions due to their smaller and more variable environmental allocations. Larger flows in the Moorabool and upper Barwon systems rely on significant contributions from local rainfall and are therefore only likely to be achieved under average or wet climatic conditions. Natural inflows will also have a significant bearing on low flows and freshes in

the Moorabool and upper Barwon systems, and summer and autumn flows may need to be delivered at the lower end of their recommended range to conserve available environmental supply if those seasons are dry. Delivery of water for the

environment in the lower Barwon wetlands is not affected by annual allocations of water for the environment, and the proposed fill in winter/spring and partial drawdown in summer/autumn should be possible under all climate scenarios if river levels allow.

Traditional Owners in the central region

Traditional Owners in the central region have an intrinsic connection to Country that has endured for tens of thousands of years. This includes inherent rights and cultural obligations to Country and community.

The Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation are the Registered Aboriginal Parties for the areas incorporating waterways covered by this section of the seasonal watering plan.

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation is also a Registered Aboriginal Party within the geographic area, but the Gunaikurnai waterways managed with water for the environment are covered under the Gippsland region section of the seasonal watering plan.

With the recent releases of the Rivers of the Barwon (Barre Warre Yulluk) Action Plan, the Waterways of the West Action Plan and the Yarra Strategic Plan (Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo), the VEWH and waterway managers will work with Traditional Owners in these areas and other partners to embed the outcomes of these plans into the Victorian environmental watering program in coming years.

The VEWH is committed to playing our part in recognising waterways and their lands in the Barwon (Parwan), Moorabool (Murrubul), Werribee (Wirrubi Yaluk), Maribyrnong (Mirrangbamurn) and Yarra (Birrarung) catchments as living and integrated natural entities. We will support Traditional Owners to self-determine what this concept means to them and empower their voice in planning water for the environment. This aligns with the VEWH’s position statement on working with Traditional Owners, which was released in late 2021.

In the context of Treaty negotiations in Victoria and the Victorian Government’s commitment to self-determination for First Nations, 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 for many years that Traditional Owners want empowerment and agency in water management and in many cases want to manage water on Country on their own terms.

Black Swamp

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

65 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

80 ML

Glenelg River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

10,584.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

More Information

Delivery up to Dec 31 2022 was made with accumulated passing flows only. 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

10322.138 ML

Watering 2020-21

8571.67 ML

Watering 2021-22

9800 ML

Upper Jacksons Creek

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

314.5 ML

Tarago River

Last water release

Mar-23

Released to date 2022-23

151.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

40 ML

Watering 2020-21

1334 ML

Watering 2021-22

951 ML

Pyrites Creek

Last water release

Dec-22

Released to date 2022-23

940.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

178.4 ML

Watering 2020-21

560.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

1470.1 ML

Werribee River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

416.50 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

990 ML

Watering 2020-21

1325.67 ML

Watering 2021-22

792 ML

Bungalally Creek

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Burnt Creek

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

424.63 ML

Watering 2020-21

719.704 ML

Watering 2021-22

109.4 ML

Lower Mount William Creek

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

1,620.10 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

More Information

Volume authorised is shared between Wimmera and MacKenzie rivers and Burnt, Bungalally and Mount William creeks and the Ranch Billabong. The water released in 2022-23 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

1137.088 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

MacKenzie River

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

3,464.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

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

Ranch Billabong

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

11.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

6 ML

Upper Mount William Creek

Last water release

Feb-23

Released to date 2022-23

68.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

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

Wimmera River

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

2,159.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

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. The water released in 2022-23 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

7691.5 ML

Watering 2020-21

3955.43 ML

Watering 2021-22

7117.1 ML

Barbers Swamp

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

7.632 ML

Watering 2020-21

5.656 ML

Watering 2021-22

3.9 ML

Broom Tank

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

1.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

1 ML

Bull Swamp

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

2.89 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

6.00 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

4.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Carapugna

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Challambra Swamp

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Chiprick

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

5.15 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

5.00 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

Chirrup Swamp

Last water release

Mar-23

Released to date 2022-23

0.44

Water authorised 2022-23

3.00 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

1.249 ML

Watering 2020-21

1.4 ML

Watering 2021-22

0.375

Clinton Shire Dam

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

1.65 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0.483

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

2.6 ML

Cokum Bushland Reserve

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

5.10 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

3.00 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

2.474 ML

Watering 2020-21

2 ML

Watering 2021-22

3.455 ML

Considines

Last water release

Dec-22

Released to date 2022-23

5.77 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

5.00 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

3.783 ML

Watering 2020-21

3.9 ML

Watering 2021-22

4.198 ML

Corack Lake

Last water release

Nov-22

Released to date 2022-23

4.11 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

3.00 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

4.238 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

3.396 ML

Coundons Wetland

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

0.36

Water authorised 2022-23

1.00 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

0.529

Watering 2020-21

0.737

Watering 2021-22

0

Creswick Swamp

Last water release

Mar-23

Released to date 2022-23

0.41

Water authorised 2022-23

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

1.106 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

2.667 ML

Cronomby Tanks

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

5.91 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

6.00 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

4 ML

Watering 2021-22

6.136 ML

Crow Swamp

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

D Smith Dam

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

0.66

Water authorised 2022-23

1.00 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

0.8

Watering 2021-22

0.69

Davis Dam

Last water release

Jan-23

Released to date 2022-23

0.85

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0.83

Watering 2020-21

1.3 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.07 ML

Falla Dam

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

1.91 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0

Watering 2020-21

2 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.806 ML

Fieldings Dam

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Goulds Reserve

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

3.48 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

4.00 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

1.954 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Greens Wetland

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Harcoans Swamp

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Homelea

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

0.72

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0.834

Watering 2020-21

0.78

Watering 2021-22

0

J Ferrier Wetland

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

3.55 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

4.00 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

1.706 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.292 ML

Jeffcott Wildlife Reserve

Last water release

Feb-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Jesse Swamp

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

1.24 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

6.124 ML

Watering 2020-21

5.2 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.956 ML

John Ampt

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Kath Smith Dam

Last water release

Mar-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Krong Swamp

Last water release

Aug-18

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lake Danaher Bushland Reserve

Last water release

Nov-22

Released to date 2022-23

3.76 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

3.00 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

Mahoods Corner

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

0.76

Water authorised 2022-23

1.00 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

0.851

Watering 2020-21

2.03 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.185 ML

Morton Plains Reserve

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

1.52 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0

Watering 2020-21

1.405 ML

Watering 2021-22

1.61 ML

Mutton

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Newer Swamp (Round Swamp)

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

2.28 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

3.00 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

Opies Dam

Last water release

May-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Pam Juergens Dam

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

0.86

Water authorised 2022-23

1.00 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

0.416

Watering 2020-21

0.4

Watering 2021-22

0

Part of Gap Reserve

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

1.43 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

4.00 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

1.819 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Paul Barclay

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Pinedale

Last water release

May-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Poyner

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

2.18 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

3.00 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

1.197 ML

Watering 2021-22

0.972

R Ferriers Dam

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Rickard Glenys Dam

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Roselyn Wetland/Reids Dam

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

4.83 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

6.00 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

3.743 ML

Watering 2021-22

2.865 ML

Sawpit Swamp

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Schultz/ Koschitzke

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Shannons Wayside

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

1.46 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Tarkedia Dam

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Tchum Lakes Lake Reserve (North Lake - Wetland)

Last water release

Sep-18

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Tchum Lakes Swimming Pool (North Lake - Dam)

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

5.71 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

4.00 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

3.635 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Towma (Lake Marlbed)

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

1.20 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

0.678

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Uttiwillock Wetland

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

3.65 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

6.00 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

Watering 2020-21

4.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

4.6 ML

Wal Wal Swamp

Last water release

May-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Kinnairds Wetland

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Moodie Swamp

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Doctors Swamp

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Gaynor Swamp

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Horseshoe Lagoon

Last water release

Aug-22

Released to date 2022-23

70.36 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

120.00 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

121 ML

Watering 2020-21

17.1 ML

Watering 2021-22

51.9 ML

Kanyapella basin

Last water release

Oct-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Loch Garry

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Reedy Swamp

Last water release

Dec-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Black Swamp

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

75,500.00 ML

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

Gunbower Creek

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

7,941.56 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

21,000.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 was made available by VEWH and 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

Gunbower Forest

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

35,909.64 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

75,500.00 ML

More Information

Includes water delivered via Hipwell Road regulator. Other water delivered via lower landscape regulators is provided separately. Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 was made available by the Living Murray program and VEWH. *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

0

Watering 2021-22

2946.127 ML

Little Gunbower Creek Complex

Last water release

Jun-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

75,500.00 ML

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

1119.9 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

3207.9 ML

Little Reedy Wetland Complex

Last water release

Feb-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

75,500.00 ML

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

1878 ML

Watering 2020-21

1505.78 ML

Watering 2021-22

9166.943 ML

Reedy Lagoon

Last water release

Jun-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

75,500.00 ML

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

921.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

2604 ML

Yarran Creek

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

75,500.00 ML

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

1413 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

1125 ML

Barmah Forest

Last water release

Feb-23

Released to date 2022-23

102,250.80 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

696,400.00 ML

More Information

Includes delivery to Boal and Gulf creeks, Boals Deadwood wetland, Reedy Lagoon and Top Island wetland. Environmental water delivered from NSW holdings is not included in the total volumes. Watering data is updated monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 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

Boals Deadwood

Last water release

Jan-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Guttrum Forest

Last water release

Dec-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

1,100.00 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

498.2 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

654.3 ML

Hird Swamp

Last water release

Feb-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Johnson Swamp

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

1,148.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

3,300.00 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

3240.4 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

1500 ML

Kunat Kunat (Round Lake)

Last water release

Mar-23

Released to date 2022-23

222.64 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

600.00 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

300 ML

Watering 2020-21

369.937 ML

Watering 2021-22

409.4 ML

Lake Cullen

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

5,000.01 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

7,000.00 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

6385 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Lake Elizabeth

Last water release

Nov-22

Released to date 2022-23

400.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

1,000.00 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

960 ML

Watering 2020-21

713.5 ML

Watering 2021-22

824 ML

Lake Murphy

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

McDonalds Swamp

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

401.66 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

700.00 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

293 ML

Watering 2020-21

280 ML

Watering 2021-22

350 ML

Muringa wetlands

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

3.30 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

50.00 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

26.7 ML

Richardsons Lagoon

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

1,500.00 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

1461.2 ML

Watering 2021-22

1392.3 ML

River Murray system

Last water release

Jan-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

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

Third Reedy Lake

Last water release

Mar-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Wirra-Lo wetland complex

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

28.40 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

600.00 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

245.1 ML

Watering 2020-21

96.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

110.8 ML

Lower Broken Creek

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

41,058.17 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 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

Goulburn River

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

196,797.50 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 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

Dowd Morass

Last water release

Water delivered 2020 and 2021

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Heart Morass

Last water release

Water delivered 2020 and 2021

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Latrobe River

Last water release

Apr-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Sale Common

Last water release

Water delivered 2020 and 2021

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Macalister River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

2,107.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

18333.025 ML

Watering 2020-21

3611 ML

Watering 2021-22

390 ML

Snowy River

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Heyfield wetlands

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Thomson River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

7,649.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Broken River

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

2,062.70 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

4,108.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 was made available by VEWH and CEWH. The volume authorised in 2022-23 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

Upper Broken Creek

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

1,146.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

4,108.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 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

Crankhandle

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Finnigans Creek

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Hattah Lakes

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

29,311.82 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

35,000.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The delivery in 2019-20 was entirely for pump maintenance. Water released in 2022-23 is made available by the VEWH and the Living Murray program, to be used for pump maintence and to achieve environmental objectives in the VEWH's seasonal watering plan

* 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

Lake Kramen

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lake Wallawalla

Last water release

Sep-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lindsay and Mulcra islands

Last water release

Jun-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lindsay-Mullaroo connector

Last water release

June-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Sandy Creek

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Scotties Billabong

Last water release

Nov-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Wallpolla East

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Wallpolla Horseshoe

Last water release

May-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Wetland 33

Last water release

Nov-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Birchs Creek

Last water release

Water delivered 2014-15

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

-

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

Lake Boort

Last water release

Sep-22

Released to date 2022-23

1,913.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

5,000.00 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

770 ML

Lake Leaghur

Last water release

Jun-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lake Meran

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lake Yando

Last water release

Mar-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Little Lake Meran

Last water release

Dec-22

Released to date 2022-23

883.80 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

1,400.00 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

Loddon River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

10,837.48 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

More Information

Volume authorised includes all water available under the entitlement, subject to allocation. The water released in 2022-23 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

Pyramid Creek

Last water release

Aug-22

Released to date 2022-23

39.71 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

6,000.00 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

122.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

619.5 ML

Watering 2021-22

968.1 ML

Serpentine Creek

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

562.43 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

1345.7 ML

Watering 2020-21

1238.3 ML

Watering 2021-22

954 ML

Bidgee Lagoons

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Brickworks Billabong

Last water release

Mar-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Bridge Creek

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Bullock Swamp

Last water release

Water delivered 2014-15

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Burra Creek North

Last water release

May-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Burra Creek South

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Burra Creek South Proper

Last water release

Apr-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Cardross Lakes

Last water release

Nov-17

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Carina Bend

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Cowanna Billabong

Last water release

Water delivered 2015-16

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Heywoods Lake

Last water release

Jun-17

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

J1 Creek

Last water release

Nov-17

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Koorlong Lake

Last water release

Jun-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lake Carpul

Last water release

Water delivered 2015-16

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lake Hawthorn

Last water release

Feb-22

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Lake Powell

Last water release

Water delivered 2015-16

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Liparoo East

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Liparoo West

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Little Heywood Lake

Last water release

Nov-17

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Margooya floodplain wetland

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Neds Corner Central

Last water release

Nov-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Neds Corner East

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Neds Corner Woolshed

Last water release

Dec-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

21 ML

Watering 2020-21

52.7 ML

Watering 2021-22

0

Nyah Floodplain

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Robertson Creek

Last water release

Nov-21

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Robertson wetland

Last water release

Watered in 2013-14

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Vinifera Floodplain

Last water release

May-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Yungera Wetland

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Annulus Billabong

Last water release

Oct-22

Released to date 2022-23

23.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

60.00 ML

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

Banyule Billabong

Last water release

Oct-19

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Burke Road Billabong

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Willsmere Billabong

Last water release

Nov-18

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Yarra River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

2,072.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

3931 ML

Watering 2020-21

8453 ML

Watering 2021-22

26917 ML

Yering Backswamp

Last water release

Jul-22

Released to date 2022-23

6.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

30.00 ML

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

Hospital Swamps

Last water release

Water delivered in 2022-23

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

Use of holdings in Hospital Swamp is based on river height in the Barwon River, not volumetric entitlement.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Water delivered

Watering 2020-21

Water delivered

Watering 2021-22

Water delivered

Reedy Lake

Last water release

Water delivered in 2022-23

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

Use of holdings in Reedy Lake is based on river height in the Barwon River, not volumetric entitlement.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Water delivered

Watering 2020-21

Water delivered

Watering 2021-22

Water delivered

Upper Barwon River

Last water release

Mar-23

Released to date 2022-23

535.88 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

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

Campaspe River

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

10,466.92 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

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

20438.3 ML

Watering 2020-21

25024.8 ML

Watering 2021-22

34420 ML

Coliban River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

215.90 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

-

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water made available in 2022-23 includes banked passing flows.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

213.8 ML

Moorabool River

Last water release

May-23

Released to date 2022-23

2,079.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

Full entitlement

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

King River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

142.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

Full entitlement + donations

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 was made available by VEWH and CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

50 ML

Watering 2020-21

86 ML

Watering 2021-22

142 ML

Mullinmur Wetland

Last water release

Feb-20

Released to date 2022-23

-

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 was made available by VEWH and CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

20 ML

Watering 2020-21

0

Watering 2021-22

0

Ovens River

Last water release

Apr-23

Released to date 2022-23

73.00 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

73.00 ML

More Information

Watering data is updated bi-monthly based on available operational data and is subject to change. The water released in 2022-23 was made available by VEWH and CEWH.

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

53 ML

Watering 2020-21

73 ML

Watering 2021-22

73 ML

Last water release

Released to date 2022-23

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Last water release

Released to date 2022-23

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Last water release

Released to date 2022-23

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Last water release

Released to date 2022-23

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Last water release

Total Check

Released to date 2022-23

482,835.12 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Last water release

55,235.32

Released to date 2022-23

427,599.80 ML

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Last water release

Released to date 2022-23

Water authorised 2022-23

More Information

* Subject to environment and climatic conditions and operational constraints

Watering 2019-20

Watering 2020-21

Watering 2021-22

Engagement

Seasonal watering proposals are informed by community and program partner engagement, including Traditional Owner engagement. Program partners and communities help to identify priorities and opportunities for the delivery of water for the environment in the coming year.

Longer-term regional catchment strategies, regional waterway strategies, relevant technical studies (such as environmental flows studies), environmental water management plans and Traditional Owner Country plans (and associated documents) also inform seasonal watering proposals. 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.

The VEWH and its program partners consider cultural, social, economic and recreational values and uses of waterways when planning for water for the environment. Where possible, opportunities to support these values and uses are incorporated into watering decisions, provided they do not compromise environmental outcomes. Cultural, social, economic and recreational values considered for each system in the central region are presented in the system sections that follow.

The International Association for Public Participation’s Public Participation Spectrum (IAP2 Spectrum) has been used to categorise the levels of participation of stakeholders involved in the planning process for water for the environment. Table 3.1.1 shows the IAP2 Spectrum categories and participation goals.

Table 3.1.1 International Association for Public Participation’s Public Participation Spectrum categories and participation goals1

IAP2 level

Engagement goal

Inform

Provide balanced and objective information to assist understanding, alternatives, opportunities and/or solutions

Consult

Obtain feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions

Involve

Work directly throughout a process to ensure that concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered

Collaborate

Partner in each aspect of the decision, including the development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution

Empower

Place final decision-making in the hands of the stakeholder

  1. The VEWH has the permission of the International Association for Public Participation to reproduce the IAP2 Spectrum.

The following tables show the partners, stakeholder organisations and individuals with which Melbourne Water and Corangamite CMA engaged about the Yarra, Tarago, Maribyrnong, Werribee, Moorabool and Barwon (upper Barwon River and lower Barwon wetlands) systems’ seasonal watering proposals. This includes engagement conducted as part of

developing the seasonal watering proposals as well as engagement during the preparation of key foundational documents that directly informed the proposals. VEWH staff were also consulted for operational information as part of the development of all seasonal watering proposals by waterway managers.

The tables also show the level of engagement between these waterway managers and stakeholders in the environmental watering program in the central region, based on each manager’s interpretation of the IAP2 Spectrum.

The level of engagement differs between organisations and between systems, depending on the availability, capacity or interest of stakeholders to participate, roles and responsibilities of organisations in managing a site or system, and potential interaction of proposed watering with other activities on the waterway. For example, a landholder on a waterway may only wish to be informed of what water deliveries are proposed, while another may wish to help inform the planning process. A government agency may collaborate in planning where it has a land management responsibility for one particular site but only need to be informed of plans for another site.

External factors also influence engagement opportunities. COVID-19 restrictions limited engagement with stakeholders to largely online interaction. For example, Melbourne Water offered stakeholders three different ways to engage with the planning process: an email with a link to a webpage providing information about the seasonal watering proposal, an invitation to an online interactive engagement session and a personal discussion via phone or email.

Table 3.1.2 Partners and stakeholders engaged by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority in developing seasonal watering proposals for the Moorabool system, upper Barwon River and lower Barwon wetlands and other key foundation documents that have directly informed the proposals (grouped in alphabetical order)

 

Moorabool system

Upper Barwon River

Lower Barwon wetlands

Community groups and environment groups

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Corangamite Waterwatch and Corangamite EstuaryWatch
  • Geelong Landcare Network
  • Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group
  • People for A Living Moorabool

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Environment Victoria
  • Friends of the   Barwon
  • Geelong Field   Naturalists Club
  • Land and Water Resources Otway Catchment
  • Otway Agroforestry Network Ltd
  • Upper Barwon   Landcare Network
  • Winchelsea Land and   Rivercare Group

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Corangamite Waterwatch and Corangamite EstuaryWatch
  • Geelong Environment Council Inc.
  • Geelong Field   Naturalists Club

Government agencies

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Barwon Water
  • Central Highlands Water
  • Department   of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
  • Parks Victoria
  • Southern Rural   Water

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Barwon Water
  • Department   of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
  • Southern Rural   Water

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Barwon Water
  • City of Greater Geelong
  • Department   of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
  • Parks Victoria
  • Southern Rural   Water
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Golden Plains   Shire Council
  • Moorabool Shire   Council

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Colac Otway Shire Council

Landholders/farmers

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Landholders   on the Moorabool Stakeholder   Advisory Committee

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Landholders on the Upper Barwon Surface Water Advisory   Group

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Landholders on the Lower Barwon Community Advisory   Committee

Local businesses

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Adelaide Brighton Cement
 

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Commercial eel fishers

Recreational users

  

IAP2 level: Involve

  • Association   of Geelong and District Angling Clubs Inc. and VRFish
  • Field and Game Australia (Geelong Branch)
  • Geelong Gun   and Rod Association Inc.

Traditional Owners

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Eastern Maar   Aboriginal Corporation
Table 3.1.3 Partners and stakeholders engaged by Melbourne Water in developing seasonal watering proposals for the Yarra, Tarago, Maribyrnong and Werribee systems and other key foundation documents that have directly informed the proposals (grouped in alphabetical order)

 

Yarra system

Tarago system

Maribyrnong system

Werribee system

Community groups and environment groups

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Collingwood Children’s Farm
  • Environment Victoria
  • Friends of Yarra   Flats Park
  • Friends of Yarran   Dheran Nature Reserve
  • Independent community members
  • Native Fish Australia
  • Waterwatch coordinators
  • Yarra Riverkeeper

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Cannibal   Creek Water Monitoring Group
  • Cardinia Environment Coalition
  • Environment Victoria
  • Friends   of Mt Cannibal Flora and Fauna Reserve
  • Friends of Robin   Hood Reserve
  • Independent community members
  • Native Fish Australia
  • Waterwatch coordinators

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Environment Victoria
  • Friends of Holden   Flora Reserve
  • Friends of the   Maribyrnong Valley Inc.
  • Independent community members
  • Jacksons Creek EcoNetwork
  • Native Fish Australia
  • Waterwatch coordinators

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Ecolinc
  • Environment Victoria
  • Friends of Toolern   Creek Reserve
  • Friends   of Werribee Gorge & Long   Forest Mallee Inc.
  • Independent community members
  • Moorabool Environment Group/Platypus Alliance - Bacchus   Marsh
  • Native Fish Australia
  • NatureWest
  • Pinkerton Landcare and Environment   Group
  • Waterwatch Coordinator
  • Werribee Riverkeeper
  • Western Region Environment Centre

Government agencies

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Department   of Environment, Land, Water   and Planning
  • Melbourne   Water (Service Delivery)

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Department   of Environment, Land, Water   and Planning
  • Melbourne   Water (Service Delivery)
  • Southern Rural Water

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Department   of Environment, Land, Water   and Planning
  • Greater Western Water
  • Melbourne   Water (Service Delivery)
  • Southern Rural Water

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Department   of Environment, Land, Water   and Planning
  • Greater Western Water
  • Melbourne   Water (Service Delivery)
  • Southern Rural Water

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Aboriginal Victoria
  • Banyule City Council
  • City of Boroondara
  • City of Melbourne
  • City of Whittlesea
  • Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability   Victoria
  • Environment Protection Authority Victoria
  • Manningham City Council
  • Nillumbik Shire Council
  • Parks Victoria
  • Port   Phillip and Westernport CMA
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority
  • Victorian Freshwater Fish Habitat & Flows Roundtable
  • Yarra City   Council
  • Yarra Ranges Shire Council

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Aboriginal Victoria
  • Baw Baw Shire   Council
  • Cardinia Shire Council
  • Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Victoria
  • Environment Protection Authority Victoria
  • Parks Victoria
  • Port   Phillip and Westernport CMA
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority
  • Victorian Freshwater Fish Habitat & Flows Roundtable

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Aboriginal Victoria
  • Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Victoria
  • Environment Protection Authority Victoria
  • Hume City Council
  • Maribyrnong City Council
  • Moonee Valley City Council
  • Parks Victoria
  • Port   Phillip and Westernport CMA
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority
  • Victoria Police

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Aboriginal Victoria
  • Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability   Victoria
  • Environment Protection Authority Victoria
  • Melton City Council
  • Parks Victoria
  • Port   Phillip and Westernport CMA
  • Wyndham City Council
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority

Landholders/farmers

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Individual landholders
  • Licensed diverters

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Individual landholders

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Licensed diverters from the

Maribyrnong River at Keilor

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Individual landholders
  • Zoos Victoria

Local businesses

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Doon Reserve Caravan Park
  • East Coast Kayaking
  • Melbourne Adventure Hub
  • Sea Kayak Australia
  • Warburton Holiday Park
  • Warrior Spirit Adventures

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Glen Cromie Reserve

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Atlas Ecology   Pty Ltd
  • Blackbird Cruises

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Camp Sunnystones
  • Habitat Creations

Recreational users

IAP2 level: Inform

  • Kirinari Kayak Club
  • Paddle Victoria
  • Patterson Lakes Canoe Club
  • Victorian Sea Kayak Club
  • VRFish
  • Whitehorse Canoe Club Inc.

IAP2 level: Inform

  • VRFish

IAP2 level: Inform

  • VRFish

IAP2 level: Inform

  • VRFish
  • Werribee &   District Anglers Club

Technical experts

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Aquatic Pollution Prevention Partnership
  • Arthur Rylah Institute
  • Australian Platypus Conservancy
  • Cesar Australia
  • Melbourne Water subject matter experts
  • Research collaborators at Melbourne University

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Aquatic Pollution Prevention Partnership
  • Arthur Rylah Institute
  • Australian Platypus Conservancy
  • Cesar Australia
  • Melbourne Water subject matter experts
  • Research collaborators at Melbourne University

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Aquatic Pollution Prevention Partnership
  • Arthur Rylah Institute
  • Australian Platypus Conservancy
  • Cesar Australia
  • Melbourne Water subject matter experts
  • Research collaborators at Melbourne University

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Aquatic Pollution Prevention Partnership
  • Arthur Rylah Institute
  • Australian Platypus Conservancy
  • Cesar Australia
  • Melbourne Water subject matter experts
  • Research collaborators at Melbourne University

Traditional Owners

IAP2 level: Collaborate

  • Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung

Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Bunurong   Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
  • Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung

Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Bunurong   Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
  • Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung

Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

IAP2 level: Consult

  • Bunurong   Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
  • Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal   Corporation
  • Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung

Cultural Heritage 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 central 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 are likely to support environmental flows outcomes in the central region include:

  • works to protect and enhance streambanks along priority reaches, including willow removal, revegetation and fencing to exclude stock
  • the Central and Gippsland Regional Sustainable Water Strategy (in development) will include complementary actions, including an update of the Werribee Diversion Weir. It is also expected to include actions to increase the security and reliability of the supply of water for the environment for all flow-stressed systems in the central region.

For more information about integrated catchment management programs in the central region, refer to the Corangamite CMA and Melbourne Water regional catchment strategies and regional waterway strategies.

Risk management

During the development of the seasonal watering proposals for the Yarra, Tarago, Maribyrnong, Werribee, Moorabool and Barwon systems, environmental watering program partners assessed risks associated with potential environmental flows for 2022-23 and identified appropriate mitigating strategies. Risks and mitigating actions are continually assessed by program partners throughout the year (see subsection 1.3.6).

Stories

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

Page last updated: 24/07/20