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.
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.
Recovery of unused licensed water
The recovery of unused water is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Territory’s water resources.
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.
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.
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.
Six new water projects co-funded by National Water Grid Authority
On Thursday 14 March the National Water Grid Authority announced that it has co-funded 6 new projects in the Northern Territory worth over $58 million with the Northern Territory Government and partners.
In 2023, the Office of Water Security finalised the Territory Water Plan. In recognition of their hard work, and together with other government agencies and the Power and Water Corporation, they won the Organisational Excellence Award at the NT Water Awards. The Territory Water Plan is now nominated for this category at the national Australian Water Awards.
Move to Reuse: A step towards sustainability in the Northern Territory
Territorians can get ready to make the Move to Reuse and step towards a circular economy! The recent release of a public tender called for proposals to implement a self-sustaining reuse model aimed at increasing the reuse of food and beverage items across the Northern Territory.
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.