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Environmental water hub

What is water for the environment?


Learn about water for the environment and who manages it.

What needs to be considered?

Managing environmental water


Find out what water managers need to consider.

Gwydir Wetlands. Image courtesy of Jane Humphries, DPIE.

Water Reform Action Plan


Learn about the Better management of environmental water program, active management and other WRAP reforms.

Chestnut Teal

What are we working on now?


Learn about what we are doing to better manage water for the environment.

Pink eared ducks in the Maquarie Marshes. Image courtesy of Nicola Brookhouse, DPIE.

Working together to achieve positive outcomes


Learn who we work with to release water for the environment.

Darling River at Kinchenga National Park. Image courtesy of John Spencer, DPIE.

Environmental water and river connectivity


Discover more about river connectivity and the role of water for the environment in maintaining it.

How to get involved


How to have your say during community consultation.

Public register of water information


Access current public water registers.

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