Water and catchments

The Aboriginal Water Program

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

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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.

Current news

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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.

A power plant with cooling towers and smokestacks in the background with lush fields in the foreground

13 Oct

Securing a future for Latrobe Valley mine rehabilitation

Ensuring the Latrobe Valley’s old coal mines are transformed into safe and stable sites.

Photo of an estuary showing a wet land with water and a single tree in the background

12 Oct

Returning water to Gippsland's traditional owners

We are returning water to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners in Gippsland

Two people in shadow looking at a reservoir

12 Sep

Women lead the way for Victoria's water sector

New water corporation and catchment management authority board appointments that better represent the growing diversity of our state.

06 Sep

Introducing our new website

We've created a new water website that's easier for everyone to understand and use.

02 Aug

Walhalla sewerage feasibility and Crown land sales report released

Capital investment in a reticulated sewerage scheme for the township of Walhalla is not currently warranted.

An image of the Gippsland Lakes showing a flat body of water with houses and docks in the background on a sunny day

07 Jul

Community grants to deliver for Gippsland Lakes

Four community groups will receive a boost for critical projects that will protect and restore the iconic Gippsland Lakes.

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