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New online booking and permit system now open

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New online booking and permit system now open

The new online booking system for camping and associated multi-day walking fees is now operational.

Local Businessman convicted of offences under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998

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Local Businessman convicted of offences under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998

The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) welcomes the decision by Darwin Local Court Judge Alan Woodcock to convict and fine a property developer for serious breaches of the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998.

Expression of interest for food and beverage service at Alice Springs Desert Park

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Expression of interest for food and beverage service at Alice Springs Desert Park

Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is seeking expressions of interest to operate the Coolamon CafĂ© and Madigan’s Function Room at Alice Springs Desert Park over a five year term.

Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan

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Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan

The Minister for Environment has declared the Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2021-2022 to replace the 2018-2021 water allocation plan which expires today, 6 December 2021.

Singleton Station Water Licence Review

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Singleton Station Water Licence Review

The Water Resources Review Panel Advice to the Minister is now available.

Online Booking System to be introduced in 2022

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Online Booking System to be introduced in 2022

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) continues to work closely with the Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) to finalise procurement for the online booking system for our Parks and Reserves.

Have your say on the Western Davenport WAP

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Have your say on the Western Davenport WAP

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) is seeking feedback to inform the review of the Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan (WAP) 2018 to 2021.

Waterfowl Hunting Season open for 2021

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Waterfowl Hunting Season open for 2021

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today opened Waterfowl Hunting Season on designated areas to permitted hunters.

Northern Territory Water Allocation Planning Framework

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Northern Territory Water Allocation Planning Framework

The Northern Territory Water Allocation Planning Framework sets out the water allocation rules for water resources in the Northern Territory, where there is no resource specific scientific research on environmental and cultural water requirements.

The Top End bushfire season is ramping up this week

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The Top End bushfire season is ramping up this week

Dangerous fire weather conditions are forecast for all areas from Borroloola to Keep River tomorrow.