NSW's most contaminated waterways revealed in landmark microplastic report
An Australian-first microplastic assessment has identified the state's most contaminated waterways.
Requirements for agricultural licensees
Requirements for agricultural licensees
Requirements for landfill licensees
Climate change requirements for landfill licensees
Shoalhaven Starches to pay $170,000 for grain silo collapse
Shoalhaven Starches will pay more than $170,000 for projects that benefit the local community and environment as part of an Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW EPA.
Targeted Compliance Program: 2024-25
2024-25 projects for focused and coordinated compliance action.
NSW to regulate reduction of coal mine emissions
New rules will require major coal mines in NSW to directly reduce fossil methane pollution, delivering significant climate benefits this decade.
Major review launched to strengthen air pollution modelling
A major review is underway to modernise the methods for modelling air pollutants in NSW, with consultation now open.
EPA investigating Mount Thorley fish kill
The NSW EPA is investigating a fish kill event in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley.
Hunter River fish kill update
The EPA continues to investigate a fish kill event in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley. Teams of officers have been taking water samples and following up leads in the community.
Biofuels
The EPA is the lead regulator responsible for compliance and enforcement of all conditions of approval for biofuels in NSW, except for work health and safety matters.