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01 May 2024

Fostering a new generation of scientists | News

How volunteering with the department led to a career in science.
Birds in flight
Curtis Hayne’s love of waterbirds began at the age of 9 and inspired a career in science
Image Credit: Curtis Hayne/DCCEEW
News
08 Apr 2024

From crisis to conservation: almost 100 Bellinger River snapping turtles in largest release yet | Media release

In a significant milestone for one of the most critically endangered species, 97 zoo-bred Bellinger River snapping turtles have been released into the Bellinger River on Gumbaynggirr Country in a collaborative effort with the NSW Government’s Saving our Species program and Taronga Conservation Socie
Held turtle looking directly at camera
Bellinger River snapping turtle (Myuchelys georgesi)
Image Credit: Alex Pike/DCCEEW
News
11 Jun 2024

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area major road updates start | Media release

Major road upgrades are set to begin to improve access to the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and support the delivery of the $49.5 million visitor infrastructure program over the coming years.
Glow Worm Tunnel Road, Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
Glow Worm Tunnel Road, Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
Image Credit: DPE
News
04 May 2024

Golden tipped bats make Indigenous woven roosts their home on NSW mid north coast | Media release

A tiny, six gram threatened bat species has been found living in Indigenous hand woven roosts for the first time, after many of their natural homes were destroyed by bushfires.
Wooden woven roost in bushland.
Woven roost installed, with bird entrance visible
Image Credit: Kristy Pursch/DCCEEW
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15 Dec 2021

Lake Brunderee | Estuaries

Our water quality monitoring program has shown Lake Brunderee to have excellent water quality. Find out more about the estuary and its unique features.

Aerial view showing a lake connected to the ocean by a small, winding creek
Lake Brunderee
Image Credit: DPE
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27 Nov 2023

Saltwater Creek (Rosedale) | Estuaries

Our water quality monitoring program has shown Saltwater Creek (Rosedale) to have fair water quality. Find out more about the estuary and its unique features.

Aerial view of Saltwater Creek in Rosedale showing a curved sandy beach bordered by dense greenery and trees, with clear blue waters on one side and a cluster of houses amidst the foliage on the other.
Saltwater Creek (Rosedale)
Image Credit: DPE
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21 Nov 2023

Salty Lagoon | Estuaries

Our water quality monitoring program has shown Salty Lagoon to have fair water quality. Find out more about the estuary and its unique features.

Aerial view of Salty Lagoon adjacent to a sandy beach with waves breaking on the shore. Dense greenery surrounds the water bodies, illustrating the convergence of marine, freshwater, and land ecosystems.
Salty Lagoon
Image Credit: DPE
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15 Dec 2021

Lake Mummuga | Estuaries

Our water quality monitoring program has shown Lake Mummaga to have good water quality. Find out more about the estuary and its unique features.

This stunning aerial view of Lake Mummuga highlights the calm blue waters of the lake, beautifully framed by lush green forests. Nearby, you can see a welcoming coastal town and a sandy beach that gently meets the ocean. It's a wonderful example of nature and community coming together
Lake Mummuga
Image Credit: DPE
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15 Dec 2021

Lake Tarourga | Estuaries

Our water quality monitoring program has shown Lake Tarourga to have good water quality. Find out more about the estuary and its unique features.

Aerial view of Lake Tarourga with a calm blue lake on one side, surrounded by dense green forests leading up to a sandy beach where white waves crash onto the shore.
Lake Tarourga
Image Credit: DPE
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15 Dec 2021

Little Lake (Narooma) | Estuaries

Our water quality monitoring program has shown Little Lake (Narooma) to have good water quality. Find out more about the estuary and its unique features.

Aerial view of Little Lake in Narooma, showing a tranquil water body nestled between lush greenery with a sandy beachfront leading into the ocean. Residential areas are visible surrounding the lake, illustrating a serene coastal landscape.
Little Lake (Narooma)
Image Credit: DPE