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Sign up hereHave your say on Namoi floodplain harvesting rules
1 December 2022
The NSW Government invites community feedback on the proposed floodplain harvesting rules for the Namoi valley.
North Coast ready for water future
24 November 2022
The New South Wales Government has today launched the much-anticipated North Coast Regional Water Strategy that sets out a clear vision for the future of sustainable water in this iconic area.
Planning for the future of water on the South Coast
24 November 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has today launched the South Coast Regional Water Strategy that will pave the way for a sustainable water future for everywhere from Jervis Bay to Bega and surrounds.
Snapshot of environmental water in the NSW northern basin
19 December 2018
The NSW Government has outlined how it is delivering upon its commitment to better manage environmental water in the NSW northern Murray-Darling Basin.
Floodplain Harvesting Strategy - upcoming Community Consultations
30 November 2018
The NSW Government has commenced public exhibition of the draft floodplain harvesting monitoring and auditing strategy and announced community meetings in Moree, Narrabri, Narromine, Bourke and Sydney next week.
Consultation underway on criteria to protect basin communities
30 October 2018
New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, South Australia and Commonwealth government departments have been working together to determine how efficiency measure projects will be rolled out under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Public comment sought on draft Macquarie Floodplain Management Plan
19 July 2018
Floodplain landholders and the community are invited to comment on the draft Macquarie Valley Floodplain Management Plan.
Have your say water reform consultation in Bourke
20 March 2018
The NSW Department of Industry—Water will meet with the community in Bourke this week to seek input on the NSW Water Reform Action Plan as part of a statewide consultation and community engagement program.