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Connect with your environment and heritage

Community involvement, engagement and consultation are an integral part of the way that we go about our business and develop strategies, goals and targets.

Social media

We use a range of social media channels to listen to and share information with the public.

Environment & Heritage Public Affairs Branch Including the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the EPA
Beachwatch Beach water quality information to help people can make informed decisions about where and when to swim
Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Updates and photos from the gardens
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Photos, video and updates from national parks and reserves throughout NSW
Fires, floods and park closures Current fires, floods, park closures, fire bans and hazard reduction burns for parks and reserves throughout NSW
Wild about whales Whale watching information and recent sightings
NABERS Measuring the environmental performance of Australian buildings, tenancies and homes
Green Globe Awards Recognising environmental excellence, leadership and innovation
Taronga Zoo Updates on the zoo's amazing animals and conservation programs
Historic Houses Trust News and events for key historic buildings and sites in NSW
Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Photos and updates from Centennial Parklands in Sydney
Parramatta Park Trust Events and activities in Parramatta Park
Lord Howe Island Board Video footage of Lord Howe Island — widely regarded as the most beautiful island in the Pacific

E-newsletters

We offer e-newsletters on a variety of topics.

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Public consultation

The OEH community engagement forum gives you the opportunity to have your say about environment and heritage initiatives.

This forum gives you the opportunity to comment on:

how we use legislation, policies and licences to help protect our environment
initiatives to help conserve and protect our natural and built environments, in ways that acknowledge and respect the role of Aboriginal people
activities within our national parks
sustainability programs and other activities to counter the effects of climate change.

Have your say

Mobile

	Whale Watching Guide NSW app The Whales NSW mobile app is everything you love about the Wild About Whales website presented to you in a mobile friendly format for you to take wherever you might spot that whale. Download iPhone App \| Download Android App
	Air quality SMS updates The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. It is an indication of how clean or polluted the air is, the associated health effects and the impact on sensitive groups. SMS updates are available for health alerts, Sydney forecast and daily regional air quality. Subscribe to air quality updates
	WilderQuest - Nature Discovery iPad app Take a peak inside a virtual ecosystem and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of our natural landscape. The WilderQuest app is a game where you can discover Australia's native animales and the places they inhabit. Download iPad App
	Naturescapes iPad App Discover spectacular locations, natural attractions at your front door, history and culture – this is your guide to the beauty of accommodation in NSW national parks. Download iPad App
	Bradley Head audio tour This self-guided audio tour takes you through each section of the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk, in Sydney Harbour National Park. Download it to your mp3 player or phone, and take it with you on the walk. More information
	AHIMS site recording app The Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS) contains records of objects and other features that are likely to be of significance to Aboriginal people. This iPhone app is a tool for cultural heritage professionals and Aboriginal communities to record information about Aboriginal sites. More information
	Centennial Parklands app A must for anyone visiting Centennial Parklands: information on planning your visit (maps, travel information and gate opening times), an events calendar, and live information on sports fields. Download the iPhone App
	Taronga Zoo app The free “Taronga Zoo – Monkey Mayhem” iPhone application takes children and parents on an exciting adventure of learning and discovery both at Taronga Zoo and at home. Download the iPhone App
	Sulphur-crested cockatoo wing-tagging app The wing-tagging of sulphur-crested cockatoos is a joint research project between the Royal Botanic Gardens and the University of Sydney. It aims to assess the size and movements of the cockatoo population in the Sydney region. The free iPhone app can be used to report tagged cockatoo sightings. Download the iPhone app
	Mungo National Park digital guidebook A guidebook optimised for mobile phone presentation, which downloads in its entirety so it can be used in your travels around the park when you are out of range of the wi-fi network. Download the guidebook