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Coastal and Floodplain Management

An introduction to coastal and floodplain management

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works closely with local councils and communities to reduce threats from flooding and coastal storms and to ensure that people in NSW are able to enjoy our natural coastal and estuary environments.

To achieve this DNR supports local government through a range of programs:

• the Coastal Management Program
• the Estuary Management Program
• the Floodplain Management Program providing assistance to councils in coastal areas and urban centres in western NSW

DNR is also the State agency responsible for rural floodplain management in Western NSW within floodplains designated under Part 8 of the Water Act, 1912.