An introduction to water
In this section you will find a series of introductory guides explaining the water group's key work and responsibilities.
Find out why rivers and streams are important and how they vary across NSW.
Learn the basics about groundwater in NSW, what it is and how it is managed.
Find out about the Great Artesian Basin, why it's important and how it is managed.
Find out about the Murray-Darling Basin, why it's important and how it is managed.
Learn about river connectivity, what it means and why it is important for the health for our river systems.
Learn the basics about water quality and how it is managed in NSW.
Learn the basics about hypoxic water, what it is and why it matters.
Find out about water allocations, why we need them and how they are allocated.
Find out about the three types of basic landholder rights in NSW.
Learn the basics about water sharing plans, what they are and why we need them.
Learn the basics about water for the environment, what is is and why it is important for the health of our river systems.
Learn about the Strahler stream ordering system and what it can tell us about rivers and streams.
A range of water education resources for use with children, school students and communities.