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Sign up hereCommunity notice: Wilcannia Weir upgrade consultation commences
19 December 2018
The department is pleased to advise that the business case and scoping study for the upgrade of Wilcannia Weir are now available for review.
Snapshot of environmental water in the NSW northern basin
19 December 2018
The NSW Government has outlined how it is delivering upon its commitment to better manage environmental water in the NSW northern Murray-Darling Basin.
Contractor more at fault in first for water regulator
12 November 2018
The Natural Resources Access Regulator is establishing its reputation as firm but fair in its actions to ensure equitable access to water.
Consultation underway on criteria to protect basin communities
30 October 2018
New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, South Australia and Commonwealth government departments have been working together to determine how efficiency measure projects will be rolled out under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Low inflows cause change to Snowy River flushing flows
25 September 2018
Lower than predicted inflows into Jindabyne Dam as a result of the prolonged dry conditions have impacted on the ability to deliver the planned largest environmental water release into the Snowy River this year, NSW Department of Industry, Director