An introduction to water
These introductory guides explain the water group's key work and responsibilities.
![Darling River at The Coach and Horses Campground Wilga Station near Wilcannia Walga precinct. The only unregulated section of the Murray Darling Basin.](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/502944/allocations-availability-1900-x-380.jpg)
Find out about water allocations, why we need them and how they are allocated.
![Cows in a paddock](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/615760/intro-to-basic-landholder-riights.jpg)
Find out about the three types of basic landholder rights in NSW.
![Water bore in the with a windmill in the background](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0008/606932/gab-learn-2000x1250.jpg)
Find out about Great Artesian Basin, why it's important and how it is managed.
![Aerial view of the Murray River with trees along the bank snaking it's way around a town on the background](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/606933/mdb-learn-2000x1250.jpg)
Find out about Murray-Darling Basin, why it's important and how it is managed.
![Menindee lake, Kinchega National Park - Image credit: Natasha Webb/DCCEEW](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/615795/menindee-lake-kinchega-2000x1250.jpg)
Learn the basics about hypoxic water, what it is and why it matters.
![Groundwater](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/513594/what-is-gw-2000-x-1250.jpg)
Learn the basics about groundwater in NSW, what it is and how it is managed.
![Hastings River - Image credit: John Lugg](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/572466/hastings-river-2000-x-1250.jpg)
Find out why rivers and streams are important and how they vary across NSW.
![Bellinger River on the Mid North Coast in New South Wales.](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/563329/suspensions-wsp-2000-x-1250.jpg)
Learn the basics about water sharing plans, what they are and why we need them.
![Flowing water at Never Never River.](https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/551975/about-us-never-never-river-2000-x-1250.jpg)
A range of water education resources for use with children, school students and communities.