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    Water

    Managing and monitoring our wetlands, rivers, floodplains, coasts and estuaries.
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    Managing and monitoring our wetlands, rivers, floodplains, coasts and estuaries.
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    • 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
    Learn how we support councils and communities to manage our coasts.
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    Little bittern (Ixobrychus dubius)

    Mother of ducks it's almost World Wetlands Day

    Kwiambal National Park

    Translucent flow payback

    Black necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) in flight, Gwydir wetlands

    A family of black-necked storks has made itself at home in the Gwydir wetlands

    North Narrabeen Beach, northern beaches, Sydney

    Record results for State's swimming spots as we head into summer

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    RELATED RESOURCES

    Grants
    • Estuary Grants
    Publications
    • Macquarie-Castlereagh Water Resource Plan Area: Statement of annual environmental watering priorities 2016–17
    • Coastal Protection Service Charge Guidelines
    • Protocol Appendix C Instructions for using the Enterotester template
    Data
    • Enterococci data download
    Other sites
    • Environmental Protection Authority water pollution
    • Department of Primary Industries Water
    • Metropolitan Water Directorate

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