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28 Jun 2023

Macquarie Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group communique May 2023 | Water for the environment

On 2 and 3 May 2023, the Macquarie–Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWAG) met in Dubbo for a strategic planning session to determine annual environmental watering objectives and actions for the 2023–24 water year.

A person standing in calm water up to their ankles, facing away from the camera, wearing a backpack and holding a red object. The horizon shows sparse vegetation and partially submerged trees under a clear sky.
Macquarie-Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group group photo during meeting at Dubbo
Image Credit: Luke Friend/DPE
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14 Apr 2023

Macquarie Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group communique March 2023 | Water for the environment

On Thursday 16 March 2023, the Macquarie–Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWAG) met in Warren to reflect on the recent environmental outcomes in the catchment and discuss potential priorities for the 2023–24 water year.

A person from behind, wearing a hat and shorts, looking through binoculars towards a landscape with tall green grasses, water, and a clear blue sky. This serene outdoor setting suggests activities like bird watching or nature observation.
The Macquarie-Cudgegong EWAG spent the day prior to the meeting touring parts of the Macquarie Marshes - first stop Monkeygar Swamp
Image Credit: Luke Friend/DPE
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24 Nov 2022

Macquarie Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group communique November 2022 | Water for the environment

On Tuesday 8 November 2022, the Macquarie-Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWAG) met in Dubbo to review its environmental water use strategy for the 2022–23 water year.

A vibrant wetland ecosystem under a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The landscape features a water body with aquatic vegetation, surrounded by green grasses and reeds. In the distance, a line of trees can be seen on the horizon, contributing to the biodiversity of this natural habitat.
Monkeygar Swamp, southern Macquarie Marshes: aquatic emergent plants are rapidly growing with the warming conditions and inundation. Species include Typha, water couch and water primrose.
Image Credit: Tim Hosking/DPE
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13 Sep 2022

Macquarie Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group communique August 2022 | Water for the environment

On Tuesday 30 August 2022, the Macquarie-Cudgegong Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWAG) met in Dubbo to discuss and review their environmental water use strategy for the 2022–23 water year.

An aerial view of a wetland ecosystem with various shades of green vegetation and brown earth tones. Patches of water, some covered with algae or aquatic plants, are visible. The landscape is dotted with trees, some partially submerged, highlighting the diversity and complexity of the wetland environment.
Pelicans forage in part of the inundated Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve, Macquarie Marshes, late August 2022
Image Credit: Tim Hosking/DPE
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16 Jan 2024

Gwydir valley Environmental Water Advisory Group membership positions | Water for the environment

Call for community nominations – Gwydir Environmental Water Advisory Group.

Black winged stilts (Himantopus himantopus) Gwydir Wetlands Moree bird breeding season RAMSAR Environmental Water
Black winged stilts (Himantopus himantopus) Gwydir Wetlands Moree bird breeding season RAMSAR Environmental Water
Image Credit: Daryl Albertson/DPE
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17 Jan 2024

Gwydir Reconnecting Watercourse Country Program | Water for the environment

Supporting the health of rivers, watercourses and wetlands.

Downstream of Gingham Bridge on a bright sunny day, with greenery in the background and and water plants on the river.
Downstream of Gingham Bridge
Image Credit: David Preston/DPE
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18 Mar 2024

Landholder survey and contact information | Water for the environment

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water proposes providing details of planned environmental water releases and rising river alerts directly to Upper Murrumbidgee and Snowy landholders.

Aerial photo of the Snowy River after peak release
Snowy aerial photo after peak release
Image Credit: Bunty Driver/DPE
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18 Mar 2024

Mowamba and Jindabyne release flexibility | Water for the environment

Investigation into delivering water for the environment for the Snowy River via the Mowamba River and options for more flexible delivery.

Snowy River in normal flow viewing from the top of a mountain
Snowy River in normal flow
Image Credit: Rob Gibbs/DPE
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25 Jan 2021

Barwon-Darling Long-Term Water Plan | Water for the environment

The Barwon-Darling Long-Term Water Plan has now been finalised.

Large, twisted gum tree on the bans of a river with clear blue skies.
Red Gum, "Hells Gate", now called "Black Rocks", Darling River, OE&H inspection of the rivers in the far north west of NSW.
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25 Jan 2021

Gwydir Long-Term Water Plan | Water for the environment

The Gwydir Long-Term Water Plan has been finalised.

Fledged ibis (Threskiornis moluccus) on the wing over the bright blue sky at Gingham Wetlands
Fledged ibis (Threskiornis moluccus) on the wing, Gingham Wetlands
Image Credit: J Spencer/DPE