2025
The Cambrian Limestone Aquifer: stable and plentiful
The Northern Territory Government takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to sustainably managing water in the Territory. The Cambrian Limestone Aquifer (CLA) is vast and plentiful and contributes to water resources across a large area of the Territory.
Release of the draft Buffel Grass Weed Management Plan for public comment
The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment has approved the first ever draft Buffel Grass Weed Management Plan for public consultation, and extended the consultation period by an additional 4 weeks to give Territorians ample opportunity to have their say.
Water trading expanded across the Territory
Recent changes to the Water Act 1992 allow for water trading anywhere in the Northern Territory, creating new avenues for investment and development.
Threatened land snail survey in the centre
The Flora and Fauna division and Australian Museum recently completed a joint field survey targeting threatened land snails at Watarrka National Park and Finke Gorge National Park.
REALM framework and level 1 mapping released: a major milestone for understanding NT landscapes
The Northern Territory Government has reached an exciting milestone in its new Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping (REALM) program, with the release of the conceptual mapping framework and the first completed mapping product: level 1 REALM regions.
Adelaide River water advisory committee meeting 6
The Adelaide River water advisory committee met for its 6th meeting to inform the Adelaide River water allocation plan.
70 years of water resources recognised
For 70 years, the Northern Territory has been studying, managing and protecting its water resources.
The importance of reporting water use
In 2024-25, water licence holders submitted a total of 8,079 water meter readings to the department!
The fight against gamba grass continues to go from strength to strength, with this year’s Gamba Action Program (GAP) opening today.
16th Annual Harbour Clean-Up Day
On Wednesday 17 September 2025, the Larrakia Nation Land and Sea Rangers held the 16th Annual Harbour Clean-Up Day at various locations around Darwin’s coastline including the Hornibrook’s Wharf, which is part of the Frances Bay Marine Facility managed by Crown Land Estate.