Supporting water resource planning The department undertakes a
range of water monitoring and assessment programs to collect
data on the quantity and quality of the state's freshwater
resources. Various aspects of our waterways are monitored to
support water quality and water resource planning activities and
sustainable water management. Read more about how DERM is
supporting water resource planning. Water quantity and quality
monitoring networks The department operates and maintains four
ambient networks across the state to monitor surface and
groundwater quantity and quality. These networks provide
information on streamflow, groundwater level and the condition
and trend of water resources to support water resource planning
and water quality management. Read more about the surface and
groundwater monitoring networks. The department’s streamflow
data and historical monitoring data services are available via
the Water monitoring data portal. Advantages of this data portal
include navigation via a map interface