The Looking After Waterways - property owner's guide (PDF | 4.7 MB) shows you how to identify a healthy waterway and it outlines the common problems that affect waterways. It explores your responsibilities as a property owner and what you can do to improve the health of your local waterway.
Whether you have a waterway on or near your property or undertake construction, building or restoration work around waterways, this guide will assist you to determine when a permit is required and where to go for further information.
To learn more about water permits and how to apply, visit water plans and permits.