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.
July 1, 2025
Riverina Highlands
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this workshop will teach you the techniques for propagating one of our regions rarest native plants, the Tumut Grevillea. In doing so you will be part of a program assisting with the recovery of this critically endangered plant.
LEARN MOREJune 10, 2025
Riverina Highlands
We have been working with the Brungle Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) within the Riverina Highlands. Take a look at the recent activities that have been undertaken and the resulting impact on the local environment to improve the health and biodiversity of waterways.
LEARN MOREJune 9, 2025
Riverina Highlands
Come along and hear from speakers from LLS and Ozfish as they explore this issue and provide examples of a number of low cost solutions to improve your waterway
LEARN MOREMay 13, 2025
Central Billabong
Local ecologist, Dan Hutton, had students looking at life up close with the prolific Australian glass shrimp. These Species provide a vital food source for our native fish. Eastern long necked turtled joined the show, learning how to differentiate male from female by looking at the underbelly.
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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