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One week left for the new Dungowan Dam EIS

30 November 2022

Tamworth and the Peel Valley have one more week to have their say on the New Dungowan Dam and Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement.

Planned Snowy environmental flows superseded by flood mitigation releases

24 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 Thursday 1 December 2022, due to flood operations being undertaken by Snowy Hydro.

Strategy securing Far North Coast's water future open for feedback

1 November 2022

The draft Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy is on public display, and the community is invited to have its say on shortlisted options.

Hunter flood ready in face of relentless rain

27 October 2022

The rain keeps coming but the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme has protected the community through five major flood events since March 2021.

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.

Community notice: Wilcannia Weir upgrade consultation commences

19 December 2018

The department is pleased to advise that the business case and scoping study for the upgrade of Wilcannia Weir are now available for review.

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.

Contractor more at fault in first for water regulator

12 November 2018

The Natural Resources Access Regulator is establishing its reputation as firm but fair in its actions to ensure equitable access to water.