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Notice of limited services on 8 December 2023

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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.

Water bore drilling in the Northern Territory - complying with the law

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Water bore drilling in the Northern Territory - complying with the law

Bore work is a regulated activity in the Northern Territory (NT). Regulating bore work helps to protect aquifers, and enables improved understanding of some of the Northern Territory’s most important water resources.

 Territory’s response to Climate Change

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Territory’s response to Climate Change

The previous Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security, Lauren Moss tabled the third annual progress report on PDF (1.4 MB) the Northern Territory (NT) Climate Change Response in Parliament in October 2023.

Gamba Grass Annual Report 2023

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Gamba Grass Annual Report 2023

The Weed Management Branch have recently released the Gamba Grass Annual Report 2023. This is the third gamba grass annual report that has been released since 2020 reporting on progress against implementation of the Weed Management Plan Gamba Grass 2020 – 2030.

Empowering Aboriginal rangers: investing in the land and sea for a sustainable future

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Empowering Aboriginal rangers: investing in the land and sea for a sustainable future

The Northern Territory's captivating landscapes, rich in natural beauty, biodiversity and cultural heritage, are home to diverse Aboriginal communities and dedicated ranger groups that have safeguarded these lands and seas for generations.

Grants available to grow the circular economy!

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Grants available to grow the circular economy!

Applications for a new grant program to grow the circular economy are now open!

Gamba Action Program begins

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Gamba Action Program begins

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.

Top hydrogeologist Steven Tickell

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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!

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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

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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.