Annual planning for delivery of water for the environment
Water for the environment plays a vital role in sustaining the diverse and interconnected ecosystems of the Murray-Darling Basin, as it protects and improves the health of our wetlands, floodplains, estuaries and river channel.
Over the past 12 months, coordinated efforts by water managers, project partners, Traditional Owners and local communities have delivered significant benefits to our rivers, wetlands and estuaries.
Thanks to this collaborative approach, we have seen some fantastic outcomes for our native plants and animals, improved water quality and enhanced cultural and recreational values across the Basin.
Discover the full scope of what was achieved in the 2023–24 South Australian River Murray Water for the Environment Report.
Annual watering priorities provide short-term local guidance on actions needed to achieve long-term objectives.
As part of the annual environmental water planning process, the Department for Environment and Water runs workshops with environmental water holders, scientific experts, First Nations peoples, non-government organisations and river operators. Following these consultations, planning and actions for delivery of water for the environment are finalised, to support achieving long-term ecological objectives and targets.
Learn more about what is planned for the coming water year in the 2025-26 Water for the Environment Annual Plan for the South Australian River Murray.
For queries, please email DEW.Ewater@sa.gov.au
