Water programs
There are a number of water related information and funding programs and projects being undertaken by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC), and by other Australian Government agencies. Below are links to a number of current national programs. States and territories also have a number of water programs and projects in operation. More information is available by contacting the relevant organisation in your jurisdiction.
| Organisation | Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DSEWPaC | DSEWPaC water policy and programs | Overview of all DSEWPaC water programs and policy initiatives |
| DSEWPaC | Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program | Increases water use efficiency in rural Australia |
| DSEWPaC | Restoring the balance in the Murray-Darling Basin | Purchases water entitlements on behalf of the Australian Government |
| DSEWPaC | Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) | Manages water entitlements held by the Australian Government |
| Murray-Darling Basin Authority | Murray-Darling Basin specific programs | Various programs aimed to achieve sustainable management of all water resources across the Murray-Darling Basin |
| Bureau of Meteorology | National Water Account | An annual publication that will deliver comprehensive water information across Australia |
| National Water Commission | Raising National Water Standards Program | Offers support for projects that are improving Australia's national capacity to measure, monitor and manage our water resources |
| National Water Commission | National Groundwater Action Plan | Various projects aimed to improve our knowledge and understanding of groundwater |
Working in conjunction with the Australian Government water programs listed above, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has a significant water reform agenda. For more information, see Council of Australian Governments water reform .