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Water, wetlands and coasts

We work to protect and enhance our freshwater, estuarine, coastal and marine environments to benefit biodiversity, local communities and economies.

We help monitor, manage and assess the ecological condition of our water and coastal environments. This includes the marine environment, coasts and estuaries, floodplains and wetlands.

Through this work we:

  • protect and enhance freshwater and marine environments
  • support biodiversity, local communities and economies
  • help manage environmental water and monitor the responses of plants and animals to water flows
  • assess the health of estuaries and waterways to help reduce impacts of development and land use on the environment
  • deliver state-wide coastal monitoring and mapping data
  • support decision makers to assess and mitigate the risk of floods, coastal erosion and a changing climate.

To find out more about our work, go to:

Research partnerships

Partner with us in our coasts and waterways research. Your expertise may be what we need to strengthen our scientific knowledge and maximise outcomes for the NSW community.

Email us at [email protected].

Case studies

Our scientists worked with port authorities to improve anchoring options for ships and protect marine life....
Soft corals and sponges on a deep-water reef
A new approach to assessing water quality is helping manage an ongoing pollution problem at Rose Bay Beach in Sydney....
Scientists sample water at storm water drain opening at Rose Bay Beach