2024

Department staff improve their weed hygiene awareness

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Department staff improve their weed hygiene awareness

Recently staff from the Weed Management Branch, Bushfires NT, Environment Division and Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade  completed the National accreditation AHCBIO203 ‘Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity’.

Over 6,000 megalitres of unused water recovered in Katherine

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Over 6,000 megalitres of unused water recovered in Katherine

A total of 6,047 megalitres of unused water entitlements were recently recovered from 9 water licence holders in the Katherine Limestone Aquifer Water Allocation Plan area.

Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2024 - 2027 and Katherine Tindall Limestone Aquifer Water Allocation Plan 2024 – 2026 declared

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Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2024 - 2027 and Katherine Tindall Limestone Aquifer Water Allocation Plan 2024 – 2026 declared

The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security has declared the Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2024 - 2027 and Katherine Tindall Limestone Aquifer Water Allocation Plan 2024 - 2026.

A unique approach to land resource mapping over many decades delivers for the Northern Territory

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A unique approach to land resource mapping over many decades delivers for the Northern Territory

Building our knowledge of the Northern Territory’s land resources over many decades using a unique approach to mapping has developed our land-based economy while protecting the environment.

Weeds, bugs, and frisbees: the department takes on Eco-Fair 2024

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Weeds, bugs, and frisbees: the department takes on Eco-Fair 2024

When you mix invasive plants, curious bugs and a touch of educational expertise, you get the Weed Management Branch's (WMB) unforgettable presence at the Jingili Water Gardens for the Eco-Fair 2024.

Northern Territory Government Water Demand Management Strategy

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Northern Territory Government Water Demand Management Strategy

The Office of Water Security is excited to announce the release of the Northern Territory Water Demand Management Strategy, a whole-of-government initiative aimed at improving water efficiency and demonstrating Government leadership in water management in the Northern Territory.

Cabomba and crocodiles

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Cabomba and crocodiles

Lok Landji Billabong, located on a section of the freshwater Darwin River, has been surveyed by the Weed Management Branch since 2004 for cabomba (Cabomba caroliniana).

Adelaide River water advisory committee appointed

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Adelaide River water advisory committee appointed

Members of the Adelaide River Water Advisory Committee have been appointed by the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security, an important next step in the department’s development of a water plan for the region.

Water demand management strategy

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Water demand management strategy

The Northern Territory Government has released its water demand management strategy to improve efficiencies and reduce demand across 16 different agencies.

Water Regulation travels to the Douglas-Daly region

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Water Regulation travels to the Douglas-Daly region

Water Regulation have a yearly KPI to conduct 120 site inspections of water extraction licence holders across the Northern Territory (NT). Water regulation officers aim to attend a range of regional locations and recently attended the Douglas-Daly region which is an important agricultural precinct. Staff carried out inspections on current licence holders in the Oolloo Dolostone Water Allocation Plan area.