About the Connectivity Stakeholder Reference Group
The Connectivity Stakeholder Reference Group was established to provide a range of diverse perspectives to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the proposed approach to river connectivity. The group consists of representatives from Aboriginal nations, water user groups, conservation groups, local government, the Murray Darling Basin Authority and the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office.
The group was formed ahead of broader public consultation on connectivity as part of the draft Western Regional Water Strategy. The draft strategy was publicly exhibited on 1 July 2022.
The group last met on 15 December 2022 and was briefed on connectivity proposals ahead of the release of the final Western Regional Water Strategy on 16 December 2022.
Terms of Reference
Defining the purpose, functions and structure of the Connectivity Stakeholder Reference Group.
Download the Terms of Reference (PDF. 199KB)Meeting presentations and supporting material
- Analysis to support low flow connectivity discussions (PDF. 1,100KB)
- Critical needs analysis (PDF. 2,100KB)
- Connectivity analysis technical methods report (PDF. 130KB)
- Critical dry condition triggers (PDF. 611KB)
- NSW Regional Water Strategies: Draft Connectivity Options - November 2021 (PDF. 2,700KB)
- Briefing on final Western Regional Water Strategy (PDF. 2,200KB)
Meeting communiqués
Submissions
- Submissions Summary Report (PDF. 163KB)
- Australian Floodplain Association (PDF. 190KB)
- Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (PDF. 1,100KB)
- Inland Rivers Network (PDF. 317KB)
- Lower Darling South Western Water Users (PDF. 137KB)
- Menindee Lakes Stakeholder Advisory Group (PDF. 327KB)
- Murray Regional Strategy Group (PDF. 353KB)
- Nature Conservation Council (PDF. 153KB)
- NSW Irrigators Council (PDF. 1,800KB)