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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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    RELATED RESOURCES

    Grants
    • Estuary Grants
    Publications
    • Border Rivers Long-Term Water Plan Parts A and B
    • Assessing estuary ecosystem health: Sampling, data analysis and reporting protocols
    • Historical Records of Waterbirds and Fish Populations in the Gwydir Wetlands: Final report
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