Commonwealth and NSW environmental water holders agreed to deliver water for the environment to the mid-Macquarie River and Marshes to support wetland systems, waterbird and native fish populations.
2023–24 Macquarie event updates
Macquarie River Valley – Update 1 – September 2023
Following two wet years in the Macquarie Valley, conditions are drying. Commonwealth and NSW water for the environment is being delivered to build a healthy ecosystem for native fish populations and wetlands of the Macquarie River / Wambuul and Macquarie Marshes. This will help plants and animals to survive the next drought.