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Healthy Floodplains Project

About the project


Reforming floodplain water management in the NSW northern Basin to ensure a fair share for all users and the environment...

View of floodplain harvesting

Licensing framework for floodplain harvesting


A comprehensive licensing framework means limits on water take can be measured, managed and enforced.

Fledged ibis (Threskiornis moluccus) on the wing, Gingham Wetlands.

Improving floodplain connections


An accelerated compliance program for priority unapproved flood works in the northern Murray-Darling Basin.

Water Sharing Plans


Setting out the rules for how flood water is allocated to users and the protection of the environment.

Learn more about floodplain harvesting


Useful resources that help explain floodplain harvesting and the policy reform.

Federation Farm in Narrabri, New South Wales. Image courtesy of SMK Consultants.

Floodplain Harvesting Measurement


Setting the requirements for how licence holders will measure floodplain harvesting water take.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions


A list of useful questions and responses about various subjects within the Healthy Floodplains Project.

Traditional fish traps in river shallows

Cultural considerations


Engaging with First Nations (Aboriginal) Peoples in the Healthy Floodplains Project.

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