This page provides information on watering actions taking place in the Warrego and Barwon–Darling Valleys this water year. We’ve grouped actions by status: planned or on hold, in progress, and completed.
For any watering actions completed in previous water years, visit Past water use.
Note, the figures and dates provided in the tables may be estimates only. 'CEW' refers to Commonwealth environmental water. All water volumes are in megalitres (ML).
Planned or on hold
| Location | Status | Estimated water (ML) | Relevant date | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon-Darling River (unregulated) | Planned | Up to 82,462.4 | Subject to river flows and access announcements. | Contribute to in-stream baseflows and fresh flows. Maintain connectivity along the length of the Barwon-Darling. Refresh waterholes and habitat. Support native fish movement, condition and recruitment. |
| QLD Upper Warrego River (unregulated) | Planned | Up to 6,050 | Subject to river flows and event announcement. | Help to provide a more naturally variable flow regime. Support ecological processes dependent on hydrologic connectivity. |
| QLD Lower Warrego River (unregulated) | Planned | Up to 33,405 | Subject to river flows and event announcement | Improved connectivity and contributed to a more naturally variable flow regime. Support native fish movement, condition and recruitment. |
In progress
| Location | Status | Estimated water (ML) | Relevant date | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon-Darling River (unregulated) | In progress | 7.6 | Early July | Contribute to in-stream baseflows. Maintain connectivity along the length of the Barwon-Darling. Refresh waterholes and habitat. Support native fish movement and condition. |
Completed
No watering actions have been completed.
Learn more
The Water Management Plan has more information about Commonwealth environmental flow planning.
To learn more about the results of watering actions, visit Science and monitoring. You can also:
- contact the Local Engagement Officer
- contact us.