Map of shallow groundwater system

Salinity Benefits & Risks

Water flowing out of a bore from shallow groundwater

Groundwater Supply

The shallow groundwater system is a valuable water resource but must be used with care.
Salinity monitoring stantion operated by GMW

Salinity Control

Shallow groundwater pumping can be an effective salinity control measure.
Farmers irrigating their apple orchard with groundwater

Irrigation with Groundwater

Landowners who irrigate with groundwater should take care to avoid productivity losses through salt damage.
Trees in a paddock affected by salinity

Shallow Watertable

Understanding watertable behavior is critical to managing salinity risks.
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The Goulburn Broken CMA acknowledges and respects First Nations people and the deep connection they have with their land and waters.
We acknowledge the Yorta Yorta and Taungurung people and their ancestors/forbears as Traditional Owners of the land and waters in the Goulburn Broken Catchment (and beyond). We value our ongoing partnerships with Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Taungurung Land and Waters Council for the health of Country and its people.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge and recognise the primacy of Traditional Owners obligations, rights and responsibilities to use and care for their traditional lands and waters.

Contact Us

(03) 5822 7700
reception@gbcma.vic.gov.au

Our Offices

Shepparton

168 Welsford Street, PO Box 1752, Shepparton VIC 3630

 
Benalla

89 Sydney Road, PO Box 124, Benalla VIC 3672

 
Yea

Shop 5/10 High Street, Yea VIC 3717

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