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Sign up hereeDNA shows diverse wildlife in the rivers of the Murray–Darling Basin
24 July 2024
Fish, frogs, freshwater turtles, water birds and platypus are among the diverse species found living in waterways across the Murray Darling Basin thanks to an innovative study that uses environmental DNA (eDNA) to better understand the spread of
Lifting the shell on endangered Manning River turtles
4 July 2024
Researchers have captured the world’s first images of endangered Manning River turtles mating in the wild as part of ramped-up monitoring work uncovering never-before-seen clues about their lives.
Reconnecting River Country program reaches out to the Murrumbidgee
19 January 2024
Landholders and Aboriginal communities along the Murrumbidgee River are being encouraged to reach out to the NSW Government’s Reconnecting River Country program and provide feedback to improve the way water for the environment is delivered.
The 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.
Independent panel releases final report on first flush event
9 September 2020
An independent panel commissioned to assess the management of the 2020 Northern Basin first flush event has released its final report, Secretary for the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Jim Betts has announced.
Companies held to account by water regulator
3 July 2020
The state’s water regulator is holding two companies to account in separate prosecutions for alleged breaches of the <i>Water Management Act 2000</i>.
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.
Beginning of public exhibition for Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan
13 November 2018
The NSW Government commenced public exhibition of the draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan today.
Gwydir Water Resource Plan launched for public exhibition
19 October 2018
The NSW Government has launched the Gwydir Surface Water Resource Plan for public exhibition from 18 October 2018.