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Environmental flush to tackle algae in the lower Darling-Baaka

29 May 2024

The NSW Government will begin delivering a flush of water from the upper Menindee Lakes through the lower Darling-Baaka River this week to help clear the current infestation of blue-green algae impacting local communities.

Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam

29 August 2022

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW from Monday 5 September through to Wednesday 7 September 2022.

Rising river alert: Upper Murrumbidgee River below Tantangara Dam

20 July 2022

The department issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Upper Murrumbidgee River between Tantangara Dam and Yaouk in Southern NSW for Tuesday 26 July 2022.

Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam

4 July 2022

The department issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Thursday 14 July 2022.

New water allocations reflect record rainfall in recent months

1 July 2022

The opening water allocations for NSW licenced water users reflect the significant turnaround from drought conditions to an abundance of water across the state.

Rising river alert: Upper Murrumbidgee River below Tantangara Dam

15 June 2022

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Upper Murrumbidgee River between Tantangara Dam and Yaouk in southern NSW for Thursday 23 June 2022.

Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam

23 May 2022

The department issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Tuesday 31 May 2022.

Reconnecting River Country Program reach expanded

24 March 2022

The Reconnecting River Country Program can now reach more stakeholders than ever before thanks to the launch of its first virtual consultation space.

Opportunity to obtain Water Access Licences

4 March 2022

Purchase water access licences across 55 different water sources within NSW.

Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam

22 December 2021

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for a series of increased flow events between 19 and 29 December 2021.

Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam

17 December 2021

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today issued a <strong>‘rising river alert’</strong> for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for a series of increased flow events <strong>between 19 and 29

NRAR’s latest quarterly report highlights breaches in south-western border

14 December 2021

The NSW water regulator issued six fines in the Wentworth area between July and September 2021.