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Environmental water

Four case studies, detailing the delivery of environmental water to key sites in the Murray-Darling Basin, have been developed for use as a contribution or for information. Links to these case studies in the Macquarie-Castlereagh, Murray and Murrumbidgee Catchments are below.

High resolution images and maps to all sites that received Commonwealth environmental water are also provided. These resources accompany the Commonwealth Environmental Water 2009-10 Outcomes Report.

Amid one of the worst droughts on record, the Commonwealth delivered 154 gigalitres of environmental water to catchments in South Australia, Victoria, NSW and Queensland during the 2009-10 watering year.

Early monitoring of catchments has shown environmental water is producing results, including healthier river red gums and improved habitat for frogs, fish and birds.

These environmental achievements were made in collaboration with state agencies, catchment management authorities, community groups and landholders.