2024

Pollution response – triage guideline published

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Pollution response – triage guideline published

The Environmental Regulation Division pollution response triage guideline has been published.

Declaration of Darwin Rural Adelaide River Water Control District

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Declaration of Darwin Rural Adelaide River Water Control District

The boundary of the Darwin Rural Water Control District has been extended to include the Adelaide River catchment.

Northern Territory release of the long awaited biological control agent for bellyache bush – Stomphastis thraustica

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Northern Territory release of the long awaited biological control agent for bellyache bush – Stomphastis thraustica

Last month, weed officers from our own Northern Territory Weed Management Branch, collaborated with biosecurity officers from both Queensland and Western Australia, to conduct field trials and release the long-awaited new biological control agent Stomphastis thraustica in the Katherine region.

Managing water in partnership with Territorians

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Managing water in partnership with Territorians

The Department is calling for community members interested in water management, to provide advice to the department and the Minister, on the values (social, cultural and economic values) of the water resources in their area.

Release of the Territory Water Plan’s first annual progress report

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Release of the Territory Water Plan’s first annual progress report

On Thursday 20 June the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security, Hon Kate Worden MLA released the first annual progress report of the Territory Water Plan.

Water Resources staff attend aquifer expert workshop

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Water Resources staff attend aquifer expert workshop

Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) can be an effective groundwater engineering solution for water security.

Enjoy your cuppa commute the good good way!

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Enjoy your cuppa commute the good good way!

In an exciting step towards a single-use plastic free future for the Northern Territory, 16 cafes are participating in a trial to change the way Territorians drink their favourite morning brew.

Have your say on the Container Deposit Scheme draft exposure bill

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Have your say on the Container Deposit Scheme draft exposure bill

If you regularly purchase drinks in containers that are eligible for a 10c refund, how often do you return the container to collect your refund?

Weed Management Branch showcases sustainable solutions at George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Open Day 2024!

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Weed Management Branch showcases sustainable solutions at George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Open Day 2024!

The Weed Management Branch (WMB) took the stage at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Open Day on Sunday, 26 May 2024, captivating a diverse audience with their knowledge and dedication to integrated weed management.

Weeds and water at the 'Forage to Farming Forum'

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Weeds and water at the 'Forage to Farming Forum'

A bright, blue-sky day in Katherine set the perfect backdrop for the NT Farmers Forage to Farming Forum, held on Wednesday 12 June at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre in Katherine East.