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Sign up hereSix replacement water sharing plans commence
1 July 2024
The NSW Government has approved replacement water sharing plans for six regions across the state.
Reconnecting River Country program reaches out to the Murrumbidgee
19 January 2024
Landholders and Aboriginal communities along the Murrumbidgee River are being encouraged to reach out to the NSW Government’s Reconnecting River Country program and provide feedback to improve the way water for the environment is delivered.
Tweed Area Water Sharing Plan on public display
1 November 2022
The NSW Government invites community feedback on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Tweed River Area.
Have a say on the Richmond River Water Sharing Plan
21 October 2022
The NSW Government is welcoming feedback on the draft Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan, a framework that provides for more equitable and sustainable water use in the region over the next decade.
Opportunity to obtain a new groundwater access licence
17 October 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is making new water access licenses available in 54 groundwater sources across NSW.
Bega Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback
13 July 2022
Residents, water users and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Bega region.
Metro water sharing plans open for feedback
30 June 2022
The NSW Government is inviting the community to have their say on two draft replacement water sharing plans for Greater Sydney.