Snowy River basin

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The Snowy River basin is a major southeastern Australian river catchment renowned for its alpine headwaters, ecological significance, and role in the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme.

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Snowy River basin canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf drainage basin
river basin
containsEcosystem alpine ecosystems
montane forests
riparian forests
subalpine woodlands
wetlands
containsProtectedArea Alpine National Park region
surface form: Alpine National Park (part)

Errinundra National Park (part)
Kosciuszko National Park NERFINISHED
Snowy River National Park NERFINISHED
containsRiver Eucumbene River NERFINISHED
Murrumbidgee River headwaters
Snowy River NERFINISHED
containsSpeciesHabitat Australian grayling
Macquarie perch (remnant or historical)
platypus
threatened alpine flora
various migratory fish species
country Australia
drainsInto Bass Strait
elevationRange from alpine zones above 2000 metres to sea level
environmentalIssue introduced species impacts
reduced downstream flows due to water diversion
river channel erosion and habitat alteration
hasHeadwatersIn Australian Alps
Snowy Mountains
hydrologicalModification inter‑basin water transfer to Murray and Murrumbidgee river systems
major flow regulation by Snowy Mountains Scheme
knownFor alpine headwaters
ecological significance
role in Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme
scenic gorges and valleys
steep river gradients
white‑water rapids
locatedIn southeastern Australia
mouthLocation near Marlo, Victoria
partOf Shire of East Gippsland
surface form: East Gippsland region

Murray–Darling Basin
surface form: Murray–Darling Basin (partly, via headwaters and diversions)
state Australian Capital Territory (enclaved within) (geographical context)
surface form: Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales
Victoria
subjectOf Snowy River environmental flow agreements
environmental flow restoration programs
usedFor conservation and scientific research
fishing
hydroelectric power generation
irrigation water supply (via diversions)
recreation and tourism
white‑water rafting and kayaking

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Main Range drainageBasin Snowy River basin
Thredbo River drainageBasin Snowy River basin