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Sign up hereEnvironmental flush to tackle algae in the lower Darling-Baaka
29 May 2024
The NSW Government will begin delivering a flush of water from the upper Menindee Lakes through the lower Darling-Baaka River this week to help clear the current infestation of blue-green algae impacting local communities.
Temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River
10 May 2024
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW) has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Friday 10 May 2024 to Wednesday 31 July
Government taking action to help protect Menindee
22 April 2023
The NSW Government is taking proactive and precautionary action to help protect the Darling-Barka River as we move into cooler weather conditions.
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.