Stakeholder engagement
Water is one of our most valuable natural assets. We have a responsibility to the people of NSW to ensure we manage water equitably and transparently now and into the future. Our stakeholders are those groups and individuals who could be affected by our activities.
We recognise that the most effective way to successfully manage water is by collaborating with our stakeholders and the greater community. Our Community Engagement Policy describes how we will complete this engagement.
We will regularly meet with our stakeholders on key projects, and provide opportunities for stakeholders and the broader public to provide input on policies, plans, and other relevant documents.
An overview of our upcoming meetings, exhibitions, and other public engagement activities is provided below.
Upcoming engagement
Have your say — public exhibition
| Key dates | Description |
| 25 September - 29 November | Lachlan Alluvium Water Resource Plan |
| 18 October - 29 November | Gwydir Surface Water Resource Plan |
| 5 November - 14 December | Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan |
| 5 November - 14 December | Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan |
| 5 November - 14 December | Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan |
Note: The department seeks to update this table regularly. Changes to events or public exhibitions can take place and some of the details in the table may be out of date.
Key upcoming dates/events
| Key dates | Description | Location |
| 6-7 November | Macquarie Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWAG) | Warren |
| 14 November | Murrumbidgee Stakeholder Advisory Panel (SAP) | Griffith TBC |
| 21 November | Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan public exhibition information session | Dubbo |
| 21 November | Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan public exhibition information session | Narromine |
| 22 November | Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan public exhibition information session | Mudgee |
| 28 November | Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan public exhibition information session | Darlington Point |
| 29 November | Murrumbidgee Alluvium Water Resource Plan public exhibition information session | Wagga Wagga |
| 4 December | Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan public exhibition information session | Moree |
| 4 December | Gwydir Alluvium Water Resource Plan public exhibition information session | Bingara |
Note: The department seeks to update this table regularly. Changes to events or public exhibitions can take place and some of the details in the table may be out of date.
Media releases
Visit the Water - News section for the latest news and media releases.
Past engagement
Download a list of Past Engagement Activities.
Contact us
We are committed to continuously improving the way we work.
If you have feedback on the services provided by the department or questions about upcoming events, contact us or email us at water.relations@dpi.nsw.gov.au.