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Snowy River high-flows to commence in June
The first of nine planned high-flow environmental water releases during winter and spring to the Snowy River are set to commence in late June, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Director Water Planning and Implementation, Allan Raine, said today.
‘These high-flow water releases are designed to better mimic the natural flow characteristics that are seen in Snowy Mountain rivers, with the aim of improving the long-term health of the iconic Snowy River,’ Mr Raine said.
‘The release of environmental water into the Snowy River over a series of high-flow events has been successfully trialled over a number of years.