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Improving water conservation made easy

21 October 2021

The NSW Government has committed over $240,000 through its water efficiency program to cover subscription costs to the Smart Water Advice program, which provides tools and resources to help councils and local water utilities provide water saving

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.

Temporary water restriction for Upper Lachlan groundwater extended

25 June 2021

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the extension of the temporary water restriction for the Upper Lachlan Groundwater Management Zone 1 in the Upper Lachlan Alluvial Groundwater Source.

Inter-Valley Trade with the Lower Darling is now open

13 May 2021

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has lifted the Lower- Darling inter-valley trade restriction.

Snowy River high-flows to commence in June

29 April 2021

The first of nine planned high-flow environmental water releases during winter and spring to the Snowy River are set to commence in late June, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Director Water Planning and Implementation, Allan

Certain Lower Darling trade temporarily closed

15 December 2017

Department of Industry – Water today announced the temporary closure of certain assignment trade into and from the Lower Darling Regulated River Water Source.

Snowy River high-flows to commence in late June

1 January 2017

The first of five planned high-flow environmental water releases during winter and spring to the Snowy River is set to commence in late June, NSW Department of Industry Director Water Analytics, Danielle Baker, said today.