NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

Water

Managing and monitoring our wetlands, rivers, floodplains, coasts and estuaries.

Bittangabee Bay, Ben Boyd National Park
Bittangabee Bay, Beowa National Park.
Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Silhouettes of people walking on the beach while the sky turns brilliant shades of orange, blue and grey as the sun sets
Redhead beach sunset.
Credit: Paul Donaldson/DCCEEW
Beaches

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

Coastline aerial view, Royal National Park
Coastline aerial view, Royal National Park.
Credit: David Finnegan/DCCEEW
Coasts

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

Pambula River, Beowa National Park
Pambula River, Beowa National Park.
Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Estuaries

Learn about NSW estuaries, semi-enclosed water bodies where fresh water from rivers mixes with the sea.

Aerial view of the Nepean River floodplain
Nepean River, Penrith Lakes, floodplain view from Hawkesbury Lookout Blue Mountains.
Credit: Rosie Nicolai
Floodplains

Find programs, guidelines and assistance available to help councils and communities deal with the impacts of flooding.

A plumed egret in Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve
A plumed egret in Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve .
Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Wetlands

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

Majestic river red gum in the Murrumbidgee valley
Majestic river red gum in the Murrumbidgee valley.
Credit: Paul Childs
Water for the environment

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

Canoeing, Yanga Lake
Canoeing, Yanga Lake.
Credit: Ain Raadik/DCCEEW
Water quality

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