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Sign up hereTemporary restriction on interstate water trade
1 September 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today extended the temporary restriction on interstate water trades into the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Murrumbidgee regulated river water sources to 30 September 2023, unless repealed earlier.
Response to Chief Scientist Report on fish deaths
1 September 2023
The NSW Government welcomes the findings of the Independent Review by the Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE) into the deaths of millions of fish along the Darling-Baaka River near Menindee earlier this year.
Water careers showcase to lure bright minds
30 August 2023
The NSW Government is tackling skills shortages in the water industry, partnering with three regional councils for a fun-filled and hands-on career day to showcase water operations jobs to students, jobseekers and others pondering a profession change
Panel reviews Barwon Darling connectivity
30 August 2023
The NSW Government has set up an independent expert panel to provide feedback on work being carried out to improve connectivity and flows in the Barwon Darling.
Temporary water restriction for Upper Murrumbidgee River
25 August 2023
The department has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources.
World class water lab opens
24 August 2023
The new-look Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) has been officially opened today after a $10.5 million state-of-the-art revamp which has tripled its modelling and testing capabilities.
Domestic and stock rights review
21 August 2023
The Department of Planning and Environment is launching its first survey on domestic and stock rights to get a clearer snapshot of how water extracted under these rights is being used, and whether any changes are needed to improve the way its
Great Artesian Basin water sharing plan changes
21 August 2023
Water users are encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to the Great Artesian Basin Groundwater Sources water sharing plan to make it consistent with other inland groundwater plans.
Fast tracking feasibility study for Prospect Reservoir
20 August 2023
Western Sydney is on the path to having a new go-to water destination, with the NSW Government starting work on a feasibility study that will look at opening Prospect Reservoir up for recreation in a phased approach.
Lostock to Glennies info sessions
17 August 2023
Hunter residents are invited to join community information sessions on the proposed Lostock Dam to Glennies Creek Dam Pipeline Project and Paterson River Connection project next week.
The world of water science shaping our future strategies
16 August 2023
The NSW Government is taking a deep dive into our incredible aquatic life across the state - everything from turtles and dragonflies to frogs, plants and endangered fish - to improve the way we manage our waterways for the next generations.
Rising River Alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
15 August 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Tuesday 22 August 2023.