Water and catchments

The Aboriginal Water Program

Reconnecting communities to water for cultural, economic, customary and spiritual purposes.

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Current news

03 Nov

More funding flows to boost our waterways

Apply for Green Links Grants, offering $20,000 to $350,000 for urban waterway revegetation projects.

The sun sets behind Blue Rock Lake's outlet tower

28 Oct

Celebrating 20 years of the Victorian Water Accounts

DEECA releases the 20th edition of Victorian Water Accounts with the latest report.

looking at Birch Creek with the sky reflected in the water and a bridge in the background

25 Oct

National Water Week - Returning water to Traditional Owners

During National Water Week 2024, we’re highlighting efforts to return water to Traditional Owners and support cultural values.

a handdrawn poster with people and anniamls demonstrating the theme of water for all, inspiring action

25 Oct

Making a splash during National Water Week

We're celebrating National Water Week 2024, with a wave of activity happening across the state.

09 Oct

Recycled water a boost for farms in Victoria’s South East

Recycled water project provides a more secure water supply to help growing vegetables on Melbourne's doorstep.

24 May

Environmental volunteering

You can get involved with environmental projects across Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat.

Red Cliffs lookout at sunrise near Mildura in northern Victoria

13 Mar

New Victorian Water Accounts website

Introducing the new Victorian Water Accounts website: explore the latest report.

A person walking across irrigation infrastructure.

21 Nov

New ‘Place Of Take’ gives Victorian irrigators certainty

More certainty and flexibility for water users along the Murray, Goulburn, Loddon, Campaspe, Broken, Ovens, Werribee, and Thomson-Macalister...

09 Nov

Greening Victoria's urban rivers and creeks

Grants to improve native habitats along urban rivers and creeks.

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Households

How you can reduce your water use, take control of your water bills and find support.

Agriculture and industry

Explore information about water management and stay informed about all things water-related on your land.

Programs

Victoria's projects and plans for our water resources.

Waterways

Victoria's waterways are made up of rivers, wetlands, floodplains and estuaries.

Catchments

Effective catchment management enhances the sustainability and productivity of our natural environment, providing benefits to the community.

Water sources

The use of a diverse range of water sources improves the security of water supply in an uncertain future.

About us

DEECA works to ensure that Victoria has a safe and reliable water supply.