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Sign up hereEnvironmental 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.
A smarter groundwater future starts now
21 December 2022
Communities and stakeholders across NSW can bank on a sustainable groundwater future thanks to the launch of the NSW Groundwater Strategy.
Planned Snowy environmental flow reduced
5 December 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has reduced the volume of a planned environmental water release from Jindabyne Dam that was scheduled to take place on Friday 9 December 2022, from 3,705 megalitres per day to 1,995 megalitres per day.
No secret pact for water buybacks
16 November 2022
The NSW Government has reaffirmed its opposition to non-strategic water buybacks being used to meet water recovery targets as part of the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
Planned Snowy environmental flows superseded by flood mitigation releases
7 November 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has suspended a planned environmental water release from Jindabyne Dam that was scheduled to take place on Monday 14 November 2022, due to flood operations being undertaken by Snowy Hydro.
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.
Planned Snowy environmental flows superseded by flood mitigation releases
19 October 2022
The department has suspended planned environmental water releases from Jindabyne Dam that were scheduled to take place on 24 October and 31 October 2022.
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.
Planned Upper Murrumbidgee environmental flows cancelled
5 October 2022
The department has cancelled a planned environmental water release from Tantangara Dam that was scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11 October 2022.
Planned Snowy environmental flows cancelled
5 October 2022
The department has cancelled planned environmental water releases from Jindabyne Dam that were scheduled from Tuesday 11 through to Friday 14 October 2022.