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Bega Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

13 July 2022

Residents, water users and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Bega region, a roadmap ensuring water is being managed fairly and equitably for local communities, industry, and the environment over the

Metro water sharing plans open for feedback

30 June 2022

The NSW Government is inviting the community, water users and other key stakeholders to have their say on two draft replacement water sharing plans for Greater Sydney.

Towamba water sharing plan open for feedback

10 May 2022

The NSW Government is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Towamba water sharing plan.

Coffs Harbour Area Water Sharing Plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Coffs Harbour Area water sharing plan.

Lower North Coast water sharing plan open for feedback

17 January 2022

The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Lower North Coast water sharing plan.

NRAR finds solution to protect natural streams in Moree Plains

8 November 2021

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has helped to protect environmental flows in the Gwydir River system, by finding a solution to address a landholder’s alleged unlicensed water take.

NRAR works with illicit tobacco taskforce on latest prosecution

18 October 2021

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has commenced a prosecution against a company and an individual based in the Southern Tablelands for alleged breaches of the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act).