Following the state's driest winter since 1982 and the prospect of another hot and dry summer, the information sessions will update the community on water availability and the status of proposed and potential future measures to preserve water in the river system.

Department of Planning, Industry and Environment acting water drought coordinator Tracey Barton said we need to protect the remaining water in our river systems.

"Our priority is to ensure that sufficient water is available for critical water needs," she said.

"We invite the community to come along to hear about river inflows and forecasts, and what we've done since our previous drought information sessions earlier in the year.

"We'll update the community on water availability and proposed management measures if the dry conditions persist. There'll also be an opportunity for questions and discussion on water issues relating to the drought.

"Landholders and communities need information so they can plan ahead and that's what these consultations are all about."

The Moree public information session will be held at the Max Centre in Heber Street from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, November 19; the Goondiwindi session will be held at the Gateway to Training Centre in Russell Street from 5pm to 7pm (Queensland time) on Wednesday, November 20; and the Narrabri session will be held at the Crossing Theatre in Tibbereena Street from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, November 21.

There will also be an online webinar on Tuesday, December 3 for those who can't make the public consultations in person.

For information visit: www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/allocations-availability/droughts-floods/drought-update/information-sessions/oct-nov-drought-information-sessions

For information on critical valleys in drought, drought relief and our extreme events policy visit the Drought Update page: www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/allocations-availability/droughts-floods/drought-update