![Wetlands Sunset, Mid Murray River.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/502945/allocations-1900-x-380.jpg)
Information on water allocations and availability in New South Wales.
![The Murray River at Moama in New South Wales.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/388252/murray-moama-1440-x-440.jpg)
The department regulates floodplain harvesting through licensing, measurement and management.
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Before you use, take, or trade water, or start work on waterfront land in NSW, you must obtain all necessary licences and approvals.
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The department oversees the delivery of water and sewerage services by local water utilities, as well as the management of water service risks.
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The NSW Government is committed to implementing a robust metering framework to improve the standard and coverage of non-urban water meters across NSW. This is an important step in helping to build community confidence in how the state’s water is managed.
![Barrington Falls, Barrington Tops National Park - Image credit: John Spencer](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0020/606143/plans-and-strategies-2000x1250.jpg)
The department prepares and consults on a range of plans and strategies to plan and manage the water needs of NSW.
![Never Never River, Bellingen - Image credit: Mel Bradbury](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/606156/projects-and-programs-2000x1250.jpg)
Current projects and programs underway for NSW water resources.
![Shores of the Karuah River in Karuah Nature Reserve.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/515854/science-2000-x-1250.jpg)
Water is a limited resource and must be managed both for immediate needs and for long-term economic and environmental sustainability.
![Wyangala Dam](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/388006/winnsw-wyangala-dam1440x380px.jpg)
Leading the development and delivery of key government water infrastructure projects and programs across the state.