Environment, land and water information
Climate, weather and safety
Check current weather warnings, find information about climate change and advice on how to stay safe during times of fire, flood or storms.
Land and soil
Information about regional land services, soils, land management, Crown land and geodiversity in NSW.
Weeds and pest animals
Pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants are major threats to our natural environment and farming industries. Everyone has a role to play in protecting NSW from these biosecurity risks.
- Coasts, waterways and marine
- Drought in NSW
- Water use and monitoring
- Plants and animals
- Bushfire emergency alerts and what to do
- Environmental protection, waste and recycling
- National parks and protected areas
- Recovering after a bushfire
- Environmental grants and awards
- Asbestos in mulch – information and investigation updates
Latest environment, land and water updates
Ministerial media release
17 July 2024
The Minns Labor Government has today released its response to the statutory reviews of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the native vegetation provisions of the Local Land Services Act 2013 . The response signals a shift in the way the state fulfills its responsibilities to protect the environment and manage native vegetation across the State, now and into the future.
Ministerial media release
Net Zero Commission launched with inaugural Chair and Commissioner appointments
9 July 2024
Ministerial media release
NSW Government supporting game-changing technology as applications open for startup grants
1 July 2024
Grant applications closing soon
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Recent environment, land and water publications
NSW Valuer General | 1 February 2024
Valuation of land subject to a conservation agreement
NSW Valuer General | 1 February 2024
Active mining areas-Moderate predicted subsidence impact
Subsidence Advisory NSW | 21 July 2022
No restrictions
Subsidence Advisory NSW | 21 July 2022
Exempt developments
Subsidence Advisory NSW | 21 July 2022