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DPI Water is responsible for the management of the state's surface water and groundwater resources, and reports to the NSW Government on water policy and the administration of legislation such as the Water Management Act 2000 and Water Act 1912.

The NSW Office of Water plays a major role in algal management, research and regional algal coordination. More details on this can be found at: http://www.water.nsw.gov.au/water-management/water-quality/algal-information

DPI Fisheries is responsible for freshwater to marine aquatic areas, including recreation and commercial fishing, as well as compliance, research, aquaculture, biosecurity, habitat management and Marine Protected Areas.

There’s lots of helpful information on their website, including freshwater pests at: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/pests-diseases/freshwater-pests

Park management in National Parks and Wildlife Reserves, and outdoor education activities and walks.

The Department designs and implements the Australian Government’s policies and programmes to protect and conserve the environment, water and heritage and promote climate action.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority is responsible for planning the integrated management of water resources of the vast Murray–Darling Basin