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Territory Natural Resource Management Conference

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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.

Georgina Wiso Water Allocation Plan

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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.

Pastoral Land Board

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Pastoral Land Board

In a significant development for the Northern Territory's pastoral industry, the Pastoral Land Board has recently welcomed 6 new members.

New career website

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New career website

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.

Celebrating a year of environmental achievements

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Celebrating a year of environmental achievements

In the vast and ecologically diverse landscapes of the Northern Territory (NT), a dedicated effort to protect and manage our natural treasures has yielded remarkable achievements in the past year.

Five days with the Water Monitoring Branch

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Five days with the Water Monitoring Branch

The Water Monitoring Branch monitors groundwater and surface water across the Northern Territory, managing over 160 surface water and 580 groundwater sites.

Getting on the right track through volunteering

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Getting on the right track through volunteering

Parks and Wildlife volunteers come from all walks of life. Some belong to a volunteer group, and are involved with projects such as weed management, or mountain bike track maintenance. Some people volunteer as campground hosts, welcoming people to campgrounds across the Northern Territory (NT).

Reporting wildlife crime

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Reporting wildlife crime

Wildlife crime encompasses a wide range of illegal activity from feeding wildlife up to and including poaching of wildlife for the illegal wildlife trade. The Wildlife Operations unit remains committed to protecting those that cannot speak for themselves.

Siam weed update 2023

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Siam weed update 2023

As at November 2023, Siam weed is known to be present on over 130 sites across 11 properties in the Northern Territory (NT). These infestation sites extend over 3 major catchments: the Finniss, Reynolds and Daly Rivers. The current known infestations span approximately 9,500 km2 of the western Top End. The furthermost infestation now sits over 100 km from the first recorded infestation.

Safeguarding Northern Territory's water resources: the 2022-2023 Compliance and Enforcement Report

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Safeguarding Northern Territory's water resources: the 2022-2023 Compliance and Enforcement Report

In the Northern Territory (NT), the responsible management of water resources is an ongoing commitment. The custodian of this valuable asset is the Department of Environment, Parks, and Water Security, particularly its Water Resources Division. In a bid to ensure compliance with the Water Act 1992 and Water Regulations 1992, the department has released its annual report for the fiscal year 2022-2023, providing insights into its compliance and enforcement activities PDF (7.7 MB).