About the region
The Barwon, Darling and West region covers a large area of western NSW. Major tributaries to the Barwon–Darling River system include the Intersecting Streams, Border Rivers, Gwydir, Namoi, Castlereagh, and Macquarie rivers. All enter the Barwon–Darling River upstream of the township of Bourke. Downstream of Bourke and further west, the Paroo and Warrego rivers contribute intermittent flows but can provide significant volumes during flood events, raising the duration of high flow events in the Barwon–Darling River.
The region is located within the traditional lands of the Barkandji, Barapa Barapa Budjiti, Euahlayi, Gomeroi/Kamilaroi, Guwamu/Kooma Kunja, Maljangapa, Maraura, Murrawarri, Muthi Muthi, Ngemba, Ngiyampaa, Tati Tati, Wadi Wadi, Weki Weki, Wemba Wemba, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta Nations.
The water sharing plans that apply to the surface water and groundwater resources of the Barwon, Darling and West region are listed below.