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Temporary water restriction for Upper Murrumbidgee River

3 February 2023

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Tuesday 7 February 2023.

Progress report finds strategy delivering big water wins for NSW

1 September 2022

Communities across the state have reaped the benefits of the NSW Water Strategy, with the first progress report showing major milestones achieved just 12 months after its launch.

Strategy securing Namoi’s water future open for feedback

22 August 2022

The community is invited to have its say on the draft Namoi Regional Water Strategy, a plan to deliver more secure, safe and reliable water for Tamworth, Narrabri, Gunnedah and the Namoi region for the next 20 years and beyond.

Temporary restriction on interstate water trade

5 August 2022

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today announced a temporary restriction on interstate water trades into the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Murrumbidgee regulated river water sources.

Have your say on the future of water in Western NSW

1 June 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment today released the draft NSW Western Regional Water Strategy and is calling on the community to have its say.

Draft strategy to deliver secure water future for Gwydir

1 June 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment today released the second-round draft Regional Water Strategy for the Gwydir and is calling on the community to have its say on the shortlisted options.

Draft strategy to secure the North Coast's water future

23 May 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment today released the second-round draft Regional Water Strategy for the North Coast and is calling on the community to have its say on the shortlisted options.

Have your say on the South Coast Regional Water Strategy

4 May 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is calling on the community to have their say on the draft South Coast Regional Water Strategy for the second time.

Strategy to secure Murray and Murrumbidgee's water future unveiled

12 April 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment this week released the draft Regional Water Strategies for the Murray and Murrumbidgee and is calling on the community to have its say.

Temporary water restriction for Mortons Creek extended

11 December 2020

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the temporary water restriction order which applies to the Mortons Creek Water Source has been extended, with the new expiry date of 31 March 2021.

Temporary water restrictions for Thule and Tuppal Creeks

15 September 2020

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced temporary water restrictions for unregulated river water access licence holders from Thule and Tuppal creeks within the Murray below Mulwala water source.

Temporary water restrictions for Buccaneit and Cunninyuek Creeks

15 September 2020

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced temporary water restrictions for unregulated river water access licence holders from parts of Buccaneit and Cunninyeuk creeks within the Murray below Mulwala water source.