News
Weed surveys on Croker and Goulburn Islands
In April 2024 Weed Officers Shelley Inglis and Russel O’Regan travelled to Croker and Goulburn Islands, northeast of Darwin in the Arafura Sea, to conduct weed surveys with the Northern Land Council (NLC) -funded Garngi and Mardbalk Ranger groups. Rangers were taught weed ID and shown various treatment options to deal with the species present on the island.
Science underpinning the Adelaide River ecological assessment
The Water Resources Division has spent the last few months in and around the Adelaide River Catchment collecting the science that will underpin the development of the Adelaide River water allocation plan.
Dr Julia Fortune Senior Scientist Aquatic Health
It’s a good thing Dr Julia Fortune works at Flora and Fauna’s Aquatic Group, because the health of Darwin Harbour is in good hands.
Approach to reforming water resource management laws
The Northern Territory Government’s vision for contemporary legislation that supports sustainable water resource management and builds trust begins with the approach to reform.
Darwin Rural Groundwater Levels
As we approach the dry season in the Top End, it is good to know that our groundwater levels have peaked.
Rangelands and Bushfires NT engage at NT Cattlemen's Association Conference
Rangelands and Bushfires NT Divisions of the department recently participated in the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association 40th Annual General Conference.
Recovery of unused licensed water
The recovery of unused water is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Territory’s water resources.
A first for onshore petroleum inspectors, surveillance from the skies
With recent rainfall causing access restrictions to remote onshore petroleum well sites, inspectors from Petroleum Operations and Weeds Management Branch of the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security took to the skies to conduct their first wet season surveillance exercise across the Beetaloo Sub-basin, via helicopter.
In February 2024 the Northern Territory Weed Management Branch hosted a Gamba ID Workshop as a part of the ICIN 2024 North Australian Savanna Fire Forum.
Understanding the Mataranka Water Allocation Plan
The draft Mataranka water allocation plan has been released by the Minister for the Environment and Water Security, for the public to have their say on the proposed limits to the amount of water that can be taken, as well as the water management and trading rules that apply.