The proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels (proposed NES) aims to promote consistency in the way we decide whether the variability and quantity of water flowing in rivers, ground water systems, lakes and wetlands is sufficient. The proposed NES would do this by:
Public submissions were received on this proposed NES in 2008.
See the links below if you would like to read more about the proposed NES:
The diagram below outlines the process for developing a national environmental standard. The proposed NES is now up to stage 4 of the process. It is currently on-hold pending consideration of further advice from the Land and Water Forum in 2012.

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Figure 1 depicts a flow chart showing the process of developing a national environmental standard.
1. Define
2. Design
3. Consult
4. Redesign
5. Deliver
6. Implement
Last updated: 6 December 2011