<< BACK TO CONTENTS 2016–17 saw the region’s waterways recover after three dry years, with a wet winter providing more water to help us achieve many of our winter watering objectives. » High natural flows in winter 2016 reconnected many parts of the Glenelg River, providing ideal breeding conditions for native fish. » Platypus and native fish in the Wimmera River continued to recover, thanks to high natural flows and water for the environment. » Water for the environment was delivered to 31 of the 51 Wimmera–Mallee wetlands. » Two Aboriginal water projects in the Wimmera and Glenelg rivers helped reconnect Traditional Owners to many parts of Country and built cross-cultural relationships. » Water for the environment was delivered to the Glenelg River to coincide with the Johnny Mullagh Memorial Cup, an annual cricket competition celebrating the first Australian Test team, who were all Aboriginal men from the area. » Scientists and anglers collaborated using environmental DNA monitoring to reveal how native fish in Wimmera waterways respond to environmental flows. 45 | Victorian Environmental Water Holder
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