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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.

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.

Towamba water sharing plan open for feedback

10 May 2022

The NSW Government is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Towamba water sharing plan.

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.

Coffs Harbour Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Coffs Harbour Area water sharing plan.

Lower North Coast water sharing plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Lower North Coast water sharing plan.

Hunter Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Hunter Unregulated and Alluvial water sharing plan.

NRAR finds solution to protect natural streams in Moree Plains

8 November 2021

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has helped to protect environmental flows in the Gwydir River system, by finding a solution to address a landholder’s alleged unlicensed water take.

NRAR works with illicit tobacco taskforce on latest prosecution

18 October 2021

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has commenced a prosecution against a company and an individual based in the Southern Tablelands for alleged breaches of the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act).