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Water is a limited resource and must be managed both for immediate needs and for long-term economic and environmental sustainability.

Shores of the Karuah River in Karuah Nature Reserve.

Water is a limited resource and must be managed both for immediate needs and for long-term economic and environmental sustainability. With the effects of climate change, and increasing demands for water, sound policies are required to ensure a sustainable supply of water for present and future generations.

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How we use eDNA

Learn more about how we use eDNA to help us monitor waterways across NSW.

Surface water science

We use surface water science to better understand the environments supported by surface water, to improve water management.

Groundwater management and science

Discover more about groundwater, why it is important, and how we use groundwater science to improve water management.

Groundwater

Data

Water related data for NSW.

Flowing river.

Analysis and insights

Using water data to better manage water.

Ibis nests on reed islands Lower Gwydir (Big Leather) Watercourse RAMSAR Wetlands Murray Darling Basin.

Modelling

We use models to understand how our river and groundwater systems behave. Models help us understand the impact of various factors that

Maps

Water monitoring station maps, hydrogeological maps and interactive mapping tools.

Maps