About us
How we work and how water is managed.
Science, data and modelling
Water is a limited resource and must be managed both for immediate needs and for long-term economic and environmental sustainability.
Basins and catchments
Playing an important role in researching and reporting on river, groundwater and catchment health.
News
Stay up-to-date with our media releases.
Water projects in NSW
This map shows initiatives that are either completed, committed to or being investigated as part of the NSW Water Strategy.
It shows how we are working in partnership across the water sector at all levels of government to invest in water infrastructure and service improvements.
How we use eDNA
Learn more about how we use eDNA to help us monitor waterways across NSW.
Highlights
NSW water strategy
A 20-year state-wide strategy to improve the security of our water resources.
Regional water strategies
Review our draft strategies, attend a public information session and have your say.
Greater Sydney Water Strategy
The NSW Government has developed the Greater Sydney Water Strategy.
Menindee Lakes cultural significance
Find out why the Menindee Lakes and Darling River (the Baaka) are so culturally important to the Barkindji people.
Our work
Water Infrastructure NSW
Leading the development and delivery of key government water infrastructure projects and programs across the state.
Healthy floodplains program
Reforming the management of floodplains through the development of plans and licensing of harvesting water extractions.
NRAR
Responsible for the enforcement of water laws in NSW through licensing, monitoring compliance and education.
Regional water strategies in New South Wales
Sustainable and integrated water resource management for the benefit of present and future generations.
Water sharing plans
The primary tool to define water-sharing plans in your region.
WaterInsights portal
Providing comprehensive information about how water is managed and shared in NSW.
Basins and catchments
Playing an important role in researching and reporting on river, groundwater and catchment health.
Water utilities
Regulating and supporting regional NSW’s local water utilities to provide safe, secure and sustainable water supply and sewage services.
Environmental water hub
Find out everything you need to know about water for the environment.
