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Sign up hereThe world of water science shaping our future strategies
16 August 2023
The NSW Government is taking a deep dive into our incredible aquatic life across the state - everything from turtles and dragonflies to frogs, plants and endangered fish - to improve the way we manage our waterways for the next generations.
Government taking action to help protect Menindee
22 April 2023
The NSW Government is taking proactive and precautionary action to help protect the Darling-Barka River as we move into cooler weather conditions.
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.
Minister Blair's response to Matthews' interim report
11 September 2017
Ken Matthews’ interim report into water administration and compliance in NSW has been received by the NSW Government. Minister for Regional Water, Niall Blair, thanked Mr Matthews and his team for undertaking such a thorough and comprehensive
Update on Matthews' review of water issues in NSW
30 August 2017
Mr Matthews has completed information gathering for the interim report, and the drafting of this is close to completion.