News
Preserving our Water for Now and into the Future – Water Direction Paper Released
Water underpins our way of life and environment – it is crucial for all aspects of our social, cultural and economic life.
Protecting our parks: 30 year masterplan consultations open
It’s time for Territorians to share their ideas and aspirations to make the Territory’s world-renowned parks and reserves even better.
Central Valley Campsites Open This Weekend
Brand new campsites and swimming areas will officially open in Litchfield National Park this weekend.
Minister declares ban on subsea (seabed) mining
Today, the Minister for Environment made a Declaration to Prohibit Subsea Mining PDF (63.3 KB) in the Territory, following the conclusion of the Minister’s public consultation on a draft declaration. The Minister’s decision was informed by reports from the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority and Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority.
Water Advisory Committee Call for Nominations
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for membership on the Western Davenport and Ti Tree Water Advisory Committee.
Rural landholders are being urged to have their properties and bushfire survival plans in place with the declaration of the start of the Fire Danger Period for the Top End.
Event management opportunity awarded at The Gardens
Local business Gardens Catering has been awarded the commercial operation and management of the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor Events Centre.
Local Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Serious Environmental Harm
A local businessman who thought he could illegally dump nearly 2000 tyres without being caught was today fined $23,800 plus additional costs of almost $17,000
Update on Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs
The Department of Tourism Sport and Culture, Parks and Wildlife Division is working with Traditional Owners and the Northern Land Council to reach agreement on arrangements for operating Tjuwaliyn (Douglas Hot Springs), including proposed upgrades to the water supply for the park.
Opportunity to deliver an amazing experience at Window on the Wetlands
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) is seeking expressions of interest from interested commercial operators to manage the 18.5 hectare site, Window on the Wetlands.