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Sign up hereMacquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy launches
30 October 2023
The Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy has been finalised, giving towns from Oberon, Bathurst and Orange in the east, to Dubbo, Narromine, Warren and Nyngan in the west, a clear pathway to a sustainable water future.
Have your say on the future of water in the Lachlan
22 September 2023
The NSW Government is building a clear roadmap for a more sustainable and resilient water future in the Lachlan Valley and wants to hear from the community.
Panel reviews Barwon Darling connectivity
30 August 2023
The NSW Government has set up an independent expert panel to provide feedback on work being carried out to improve connectivity and flows in the Barwon Darling.
Strategy secures Far North Coast's water future
4 July 2023
The NSW Government today launched the Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy, a clear vision for the future of sustainable water from Tweed Heads to Evans Head, Kyogle to Casino, Lismore to Byron Bay and everywhere in between.
A healthier water future for the Namoi
22 June 2023
The NSW Government has launched the Namoi Regional Water Strategy to pave the way for a safer, more secure and sustainable water supply for Tamworth and the Namoi over the next 20 years.
All 20 NSW water resource plans lodged
14 February 2023
NSW has made significant progress towards its obligations under the Murray Darling Basin Plan, having now lodged its final water resource plans to the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).
Community feedback deadline extended for Reconnecting River Country
1 October 2021
The local community will have extra time to get involved, share knowledge and give feedback during the Reconnecting River Country Program’s first feedback stage, with the deadline to apply extended to 15 October.
Local community called to help shape the Reconnecting River Country Program
24 August 2021
Private landholders, First Nations people and community organisations are invited to share their local knowledge and expertise to help shape the future of the Reconnecting River Country Program.
Public exhibition begins for Lachlan surface water resource plan
4 December 2018
The NSW Government has commenced public exhibition of the draft Lachlan Surface Water Resource Plan.
Public exhibition begins for Macquarie-Castlereagh Surface Water Resource Plan
23 November 2018
The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Surface Water Resource Plan today.
Beginning of public exhibition for Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan
13 November 2018
The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of draft Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.
Beginning of public exhibition for Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan
13 November 2018
The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the Draft Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.