News
Notice of limited services on 8 December 2023
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security will be operating with limited services across the Territory on Friday 8 December due to our annual department meeting.
Grants available to grow the circular economy!
Applications for a new grant program to grow the circular economy are now open!
The Gamba Action Program (GAP) is now in its 13th year, which continues to provide rural landholders with support in the fight against gamba grass.
Territory Natural Resource Management Conference
Staff from Flora and Fauna and Rangelands Divisions ran a workshop at the Territory Natural Resource Management (TNRM) conference on Tuesday 21 November.
Top hydrogeologist Steven Tickell
Steven Tickell is the resident specialist hydrogeologist in the Water Resources division and provides core groundwater knowledge across the geological domains of the NT.
Adopt a Spot project goes global!
On Sunday 24 and Saturday 30 September, Dave Liddle, a founder and leader of the Gamba Grass Adopt a Spot project at Casuarina Coastal Reserve presented at the 10th World Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration.
New furry faces at the Desert Park
The Alice Springs Desert Park celebrated the arrival of some new residents this month. Six Brush-tailed Mulgara joeys (Dasycercus blythi) were delivered in a successful breeding program onsite.
Georgina Wiso Water Allocation Plan
The Acting Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security has declared the Georgina Wiso Water Allocation Plan 2023-2031.
In a significant development for the Northern Territory's pastoral industry, the Pastoral Land Board has recently welcomed 6 new members.
Does working outdoors and making a meaningful difference interest you? Then a career at the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) might be for you.