Managing Commonwealth water for the environment is complex. It depends on the supply of water and the demands of the environment.
Water for the environment
Water for the environment helps keep our rivers, wetlands and floodplains healthy.
Planning
We carefully plan how we'll use water for the environment and publish an annual Water Management Plan.
Managing water across the Basin
Our annual water management cycle helps us decide how to use water.
Science and monitoring
We draw on scientific and local knowledge to plan, manage, and monitor the use of water for the environment.
Water trading
Water trading is the process of buying, selling or exchanging water rights.