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All recent media releases relating to water management issued by the NSW Office of Water and the NSW Regional Algal Co-ordinating Committees are available to download from the listings below.

Media releases from the Minister for Primary Industries relating to water management can be viewed by selecting the link on the right hand side of this page. Previous news releases from the Office of Water and the Algal Coordinating Committees can also be viewed by selecting the appropriate link on the right hand side of this page.

Date NSW Office of Water
22 May 2013
Looking at water management with Aboriginal communities (PDF 187 KB)
The NSW Office of Water is holding another community workshop near Tabulam to encourage participation by Aboriginal communities in water management. 
20 May 2013
Irrigation farmers asked to spare a few minutes for questionnaire on water use (PDF 193 KB)
Farmers across NSW are being asked to spare a few minutes to answer a simple on-line questionnaire about their current water use.
9 May 2013
New bores to be installed in the Namoi (PDF 189 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced the commencement of a joint groundwater monitoring project between the NSW Office of Water and the University of New South Wales.
24 April 2013 Increased water allocations for the Border Rivers (PDF 186 KB)
Acting NSW Water Commissioner, Bruce Cooper, today announced an increase in water allocations for general security water (B Class) users in the NSW Border Rivers region.
18 April 2013 Reminder on NSW Southern basin trade close off dates (PDF 185 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today reminded all water users in the NSW Southern basin of the dates for close in trade for the water year 2012/2013 water year.
17 April 2013 Gwydir Valley farmers eager to obtain floodplain harvesting licence (PDF 195 KB)
Floodplain landholders in the Gwydir Valley have shown keen interest in obtaining a floodplain harvesting licence following calls for registration of interest late last year.
16 April 2013 Innovative groundwater trading strategy is a win for users and the environment (PDF 187 KB)
The NSW Office of Water has released a report on groundwater trading and management of "local impacts" in the Lower Murrumbidgee Groundwater Water Source.
15 April 2013 Additional water allocations in the Macquarie-Cudgegong (PDF 186 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a 2 percent increase to the general security allocation for Macquarie and Cudgegong Regulated Rivers water users.
12 April 2013 Further increase to water allocations for Brogo licence holders (PDF 185 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a further 5 percent increase for general security water users drawing water from the Brogo Dam.
2 April 2013 Irrigators encouraged to participate in the 2013 Irrigators Survey (PDF 186 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today encouraged all irrigators across NSW to contribute to future water planning by participating in the 2013 Irrigators Survey
2 April 2013 Namoi and Border Rivers landholders asked to register for floodplain licence (PDF 187 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today encouraged landholders across the Namoi and Border Rivers floodplains to check their eligibility for a Floodplain Harvesting Licence.
27 March 2013 Forecast water availability for the Lachlan Valley (PDF 194 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced an indicative water allocation forecast for the Lachlan Regulated River water source for the coming water year, commencing on 1 July 2013.
22 March 2013 Workshops aimed at engaging Aboriginal communities in water management (PDF 186 KB)
The NSW Office of Water is holding a series of community workshops around the state to encourage participation by Aboriginal communities in water management.
18 March 2013 Murrumbidgee Valley supplementary access extension (PDF 194 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a further extension of supplementary access in the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Redbank Weir.
18 March 2013 Increased allocations for water users in the Bega and Brogo Rivers (PDF 185 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced an 18 percent increase for general security water users in the Bega Brogo Valley.
15 March 2013 Murrumbidgee Valley supplementary (PDF 187 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a further extension of supplementary access in one reach of the Murrumbidgee River.
11 March 2013 Murrumbidgee Valley supplementary (PDF 187 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a further extension of supplementary access in one reach of the Murrumbidgee River.
8 March 2013 Murrumbidgee Valley supplementary extension (PDF 187 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a further extension of supplementary access in one reach of the Murrumbidgee River.
8 March 2013 Additional allocations for Macquarie and Cudgegong water users (PDF 191 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a 4 per cent increase for general security allocations in the Macquarie and Cudgegong Regulated River Valleys.
7 March 2013 Court conviction and fines for illegally sinking bores (PDF 196 KB)
The NSW Office of Water today welcomed the conviction and fines imposed by the Wagga Wagga Local Court for illegally sinking a number of groundwater bores on a property at Nangus, NSW.
6 March 2013 Murrumbidgee Valley supplementary access extension (PDF 194 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a further extension of supplementary access in one section of the Murrumbidgee River.
5 March 2013 Supplementary access - Belubula River (PDF 193 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, has announced supplementary access in the Belubula River.
4 March 2013 Murrumbidgee Valley supplementary (PDF 192 KB)
NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced a further extension of supplementary access in one reach of the Murrumbidgee River.

 

Date Regional Algal Coordinating Committees
21 May 2013 Blue-green algae alert lifted for Fishery Creek and Wallis Creek - Maitland (PDF 32 KB)
The Hunter Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (RACC), today advised that the blue-green algae warning previously issued for Fishery Creek and Wallis Creek at Maitland, has now been lifted.
30 April 2013 Blue-green algal warning lifted for Clarrie Hall Dam (PDF 28 KB)
The recent outbreak of blue-green algae reported in Clarrie Hall Dam in the Tweed Catchment has almost dissipated.
30 April 2013 Blue-green algae continuing red alert for Baywood Chase lake at Suffolk Park (PDF 32 KB)
The North Coast Regional Algal Coordinating Committee today advised a continuation of the red (high alert) for blue-green algae in the stormwater pond at the Baywood Chase residential estate in Suffolk Park.
15 April 2013 Blue-green algal alert for Fishery Creek and Wallis Creek - East Maitland (PDF 36 KB)
The Hunter Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (RACC) today issued a high level blue-green algae alert for Fishery Creek and Wallis Creek at East Maitland.
8 April 2013 Red alert for blue-green algae in Pindari Dam (PDF 29 KB)
The Barwon Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (RACC) has issued a red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae in Pindari Dam.
21 March 2013 Blue-green algae - Red Alert issued for Clarrie Hall Dam (PDF 30 KB)
The North Coast Regional Algal Coordinating Committee today issued a red alert for blue-green algae in Clarrie Hall Dam, in the Tweed Catchment.
21 March 2013 Red alert for blue-green algae in Lake Williams (PDF 34 KB)
The Metropolitian/South Coast Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (RACC) today issued a red alert for blue-green algae in Lake Williams, situated near Nimmitabel.