Media Releases for 2007

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2007
23 December 2007 Good rains welcome news for NSW irrigators - Media release from Minister Rees
17 December 2007 General Security now three per cent
17 December 2007 Three % General Security allocations for Murrumbidgee
-media release from DWE
17 December 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 9
3 December 2007 Increase to High Security Users in the Murrumbidgee Valley
-media release from DWE
30 November 2007 Whitton Public School goes green with help from MIA EnviroWise
16 November 2007 Large area rostered watering early Dec
15 November 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 8
7 November 2007 No secret water deals (later release of 6 Nov)
6 November 2007 No secret water deals
2 November 2007 More water for valleys but no end in sight for drought
-media release from Minister Koperberg
23 October 2007 MIA EnviroWise funds Griffith Public School bird sanctuary
15 October 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 7
15 October 2007 Help your garden survive this summer-more Smart Watering Workshops for Griffith and Leeton residents
3 October 2007 High security increase welcomed
2 October 2007 Increase for high security users in Murrumbidgee Valley
28 September 2007 Water available for eligible large area farmers
25 September 2007 Australian Government strengthens drought support - PM
17 September 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 6
10 September 2007 Frontline Management graduates celebrate
5 September 2007 Update to MI watering regime for farmers
29 August 2007 Increased allocation kick-starts season commencement
28 August 2007 High Security increased to 60%-Minister Koperberg
27 August 2007 $4.31 million for Murrumbidgee RiverReach Project
23 August 2007 Good news for 02/03 Snowy Hydro borrowers
15 August 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 5
8 August 2007 Welcome water relief for Murrumbidgee Valley
8 August 2007 Water made available to Murrumbidgee Valley-Minister Koperberg
27 July 2007

Citrus watering postponed

25 July 2007

August watering for citrus

24 July 2007

MI presents more 'smart watering' workshops for the MIA

17 July 2007 Native Vegetation Machine Planting Demonstration
16 July 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 4
16 July 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murray Valley- Issue 4
1 July 2007 DWE-Zero commencing allocations announced for Murrumbidgee Valley water users
28 June 2007 Upcoming info 'shed meetings' - pre 07/08 irrigation season
26 June 2007 Minister Koperberg - L4 restrictions
19 June 2007 MI to run workshop for prospective Board Directors
15 June 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 3
15 June 2007 3rd Rostered Watering Event for HS starts 24th June
13 June 2007 Corbie Hill System Closure for Winter
5 June 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 2
29 May 2007 3rd Rostered Watering Event for HS Postponed until June
17 May 2007 MIA Water Forum - Summary of Key Points & Information for MI customers preparing for 07/08 season
17 May 2007 Dept of Water & Energy MV Indicative Outlook Chart
15 May 2007 Dept of Water & Energy-Critical Water Planning for the Murrumbidgee Valley- Issue 1
24 April 2007 MI advises 3rd rostered watering event for HS late May/June
20 April 2007 PM advises worst case scenario
19 April 2007

PM's announcement - MDB irrigation allocations

17 April 2007

High Security water ordering - 2nd rostered event

13 April 2007 Lakes provide a vital supply for local orchards
15 March 2007 DNR advises no change in water allocation
1 March 2007 Extra water welcomed by MI and farmers
1 March 2007 Minister Ian Macdonald - Extra 14GL for HS
1 March 2007 Streamlining of $20m Extraordinary Assistance Package
27 February 2007 Lucerne farmers reaping the benefits from course
19 February 2007 FAQ's - System closure End March
15 February 2007 No change for Murrumbidgee Valley water users
13 February 2007 No relief on irrigation season closure
12 February 2007 World Wetlands Day celebrations a success
5 February 2007 Efficiencies & benefits for CSIRO & MI
25 January 2007 PM'S '$10B/10P' PLAN
19 January 2007 New assistance package announced for irrigators
18 January 2007 $20 million aid package for southern irrigators
17 January 2007 Free family film night celebrating World Wetlands Day
15 January 2007 DNR advises no change in water allocation
11 January 2007

Irrigation season closure end of March  
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