Our waterways have enormous ecological, cultural and economic significance, and are the lifeblood of our land and communities. They are vital to agriculture and to the survival of threatened plants and animals. The Refreshing Rivers Program is working with more than 1,600 landholders to improve waterway health across the Murray-Riverina region.
Be a part of a coordinated effort to improve waterway health, truly driven by local community values. Your input shapes local Waterway Management Plans and actions.
Get personalised support from Project Officers to identify the best opportunities for your property and diversify your income.
Be rewarded for the actions you already take and will take in the future to protect and enhance waterways.
Together we can coordinate our efforts and make a much greater impact, while enjoying the social benefits. Download our Refreshing Rivers fact sheet to see the many ways in which we can collaborate and make a difference.
We are working with landholders in the Murray-Riverina region of New South Wales (NSW) across three Target Areas: Central Billabong, Upper Billabong and the Riverina Highlands.
Click on the map to visit your region and find out how you can get involved in improving waterway health.
Recognising and valuing your farm’s natural assets is a great first step towards making informed farm management decisions that can improve your productivity and profitability while also promoting biodiversity and the health of waterways on your property.
The Refreshing Rivers Program is offering a free service to work with landholders to better understand natural capital on their property.
February 22, 2025
Central Billabong
Dive into the fascinating world of freshwater mussels with Dr Nicole McCasker, mussel expert, from Charles Sturt University, and local cultural knowledge holder Ros Lockhart. This is a family-friendly event, so come along and help us discover more about these incredible creatures.
LEARN MOREFebruary 14, 2025
Upper Billabong
A single Southern Pygmy Perch was netted in Little Billabong Creek today! The species was initially detected using eDNA sampling of the creek in February 2024, and a new population of this endangered fish species has now been fully confirmed.
LEARN MOREFebruary 12, 2025
Upper Billabong
In December 2024 Kylie Durant met up with local landholder and small-bodied fish breeder, Lachie Nevison, to plant some water plants in the Ten Mile Creek in Ian Geddes Bush Reserve, Holbrook NSW. We followed up in February to see how they were doing after a hot, dry summer...
LEARN MOREFebruary 6, 2025
Riverina Highlands
Murray Cod would have once been common in local waterways including Adelong Creek. Declining water quality, introduction of exotic fish species and loss of native habitat, meant that these fish had not been recorded in the Creek for many years - until now!
LEARN MORECentral Billabong
0419 841 834
andrea@refreshingrivers.org.au
Upper Billabong
0414 901 080
info@refreshingrivers.org.au
Riverina Highlands
0427 407 126
cherie@refreshingrivers.org.au
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