Healthy rivers and wetlands are essential for native wildlife, Aboriginal cultural heritage, local communities, and a diverse range of industries, from floodplain grazing to tourism and recreational fishing. We work with local communities to advocate for the restoration of natural flows to our rivers and wetlands.
Coastal wetlands purify our water, drive coastal economies, absorb more carbon than any other ecosystem, and shield us from increasing extreme weather events.
Unfortunately, most coastal wetlands in NSW have been drained, dredged, and destroyed. We’re working to ensure wetlands are protected through stronger legislation, restored through community-led work on low-lying land, and recognized as an important tool for mitigating and protecting against climate change.
Habitat clearing in NSW is out of control and it’s getting worse. Since changes introduced in 2016, habitat clearing rates have tripled, with an area 4x the size of Newcastle lost each year.
Habitat clearing for agricultural development is now the biggest cause of environmental loss in NSW, with 50 million trees and almost 100,000 hectares lost each year. And the laws meant to protect nature aren't working.
January 15, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE 15th January 2026 The Nature Conservation Council of NSW has welcomed today’s decision by the Australian Government to list the Lower Murray River System...
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MEDIA RELEASE 12th of December 2025 Today’s Spotlight report from the Net Zero Commission is a line in the sand for new...
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MEDIA RELEASE 3rd December 2025 Forestry Corporation has posted another multi-million-dollar loss in its native forest division, continuing a decade-long trend of...
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