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Sign up hereFlood works remediation to deliver healthier floodplains
30 August 2022
The NSW Government is leading the charge in returning water to floodplains, wetlands, rivers and creeks by bringing unapproved flood works into compliance across the northern Basin.
Temporary water restriction for Upper Lachlan groundwater extended
25 June 2021
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the extension of the temporary water restriction for the Upper Lachlan Groundwater Management Zone 1 in the Upper Lachlan Alluvial Groundwater Source.
Inter-Valley Trade with the Lower Darling is now open
13 May 2021
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has lifted the Lower- Darling inter-valley trade restriction.
Floodplain Harvesting regulations 'What We Heard' reports released
1 May 2021
New floodplain harvesting regulations will enable the rollout of the NSW Government’s first-ever floodplain harvesting licensing and measurement scheme.
Have your say on review of the Gwydir Valley floodplain management plan
6 April 2021
The NSW Government is calling for community feedback on the five-year review of the Gwydir Valley floodplain management plan.
Certain Lower Darling trade temporarily closed
15 December 2017
Department of Industry – Water today announced the temporary closure of certain assignment trade into and from the Lower Darling Regulated River Water Source.