Water

Beaches

Is it safe to swim? Find out what we are doing to keep our beaches clean.
Coasts

We work closely with local councils and communities to manage our coasts.
Estuaries

Estuaries are semi-enclosed waterbodies where freshwater from rivers mixes with the sea.
Floodplains

Programs, guidelines and assistance are available to help councils and communities deal with the impacts of flooding.
Wetlands

From lakes and lagoons to coral reefs and seagrass beds, explore our wetlands and why they are important.
Water for the environment

Discover the vital role environmental water plays in improving the health of rivers, wetlands and floodplains across New South Wales.
Water quality

Tools for water quality managers to protect public health, support the economy and maintain a rich ecosystem.

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Bateau Bay picnic area, Wyrrabalong National Park

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The golden perch, Macquaria ambigua, is a medium-sized, yellow or gold-coloured Australian freshwater fish species found primarily in the Murray-Darling River system

Yanga Lake yellowbelly environmental watering

Plants responding to water, Tuppal Creek

Community supports investment to improve health of local waterways

Pambula coastline, Sapphire Coast, Ben Boyd National Park

NSW Government funds study to protect Bega Valley's coastline and estuaries

Flooding in the Hunter Valley and the construction of the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme

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