Environmental watering 2012-13 Up to 3 GL of Commonwealth
environmental water has been made available for use in
Jimaringle, Cockran and Gwynnes creeks in the Edward-Wakool
river system, New South Wales, during 2012-13. Photo: Josh
Campbell © Murray Catchment Management Authority Commonwealth
environmental water will be delivered in conjunction with up to
3 GL of water supplied by the New South Wales Government.
Commonwealth environmental water will be delivered in spring
2012. The use of environmental water in Jimaringle, Cockran and
Gwynnes creeks will: - Provide flows to maintain and improve
water quality within the creeks, particularly salinity. -
Maintain and improve the health of native plant communities in
the creeks including river red gum, black box and lignum. -
Contribute to providing good quality habitats in which native
animal communities, such as the pobblebonk frog, Peron's tree
frog and wrinkled toadlet, can successfully breed and grow. The
use of Commonwealth environmental water will help bui