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Water 101

A series of introductory guides explaining the key work and responsibilities of the water group.

View of Lake - Image credit: Jason King

An introduction to water

These 101 guides explain the water group's key work and responsibilities.

Darling River at The Coach and Horses Campground Wilga Station near Wilcannia Walga precinct. The only unregulated section of the Murray Darling Basin.
Water allocations 101

Find out about water allocations, why we need them and how they are allocated.

Dam at Sunset Landscape - Taken near Gresford, NSW.
Basic landholder rights 101

Find out about the three types of basic landholder rights in NSW.

Water bore in the with a windmill in the background
Great Artesian Basin 101

Find out about Great Artesian Basin, why it's important and how it is managed.

Aerial view of the Murray River with trees along the bank snaking it's way around a town on the background
Murray-Darling Basin 101

Find out about Murray-Darling Basin, why it's important and how it is managed.