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Adelaide River water advisory committee meeting #5 - accelerating to the draft water plan!
The 5th meeting of the Adelaide River water advisory committee was held in Palmerston on 27 and 28 May. During the 2 days the committee participated in workshops on the:
Alice Springs show wrap-up: showcasing water knowledge at the Alice Springs show
With big crowds and even bigger conversations, the Alice Springs show was a rewarding couple of days for the Water Resources team.
DBAD hits the Alice Springs show
Earlier this month our team took part in the Alice Springs show day, connecting with the local community while promoting an important campaign to address illegal dumping in the region, Operation: Don't be a Dumper (DBAD).
DBAD survey results inform next steps in dumping prevention
As part of output 3 of the Alice Springs Don't Be A Dumper (DBAD) campaign, community survey results have now been analysed, marking an important milestone in the campaign’s evidence-based approach to tackling illegal dumping.
Fire crew training for Traditional Owners and rangers in Central Australia
A group of 10 Traditional Owners, 3 Park Rangers and one CLC joint management officer completed accredited fire crew member training with north Australia Bushfire Solutions in mid-June.
Office of Water Security has launched "Know Your Bore", aimed at supporting rural residents and pastoralists who depend on bore water for their daily living and operations.
Updated PM2.5 air quality categories provide clearer health guidance
The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment measures and publishes in real time air quality at 3 monitoring stations in the Darwin region.
Adelaide River water plan feature on the panel
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is preparing a water allocation plan for the Adelaide River.
Reviewing alternative fuel and cargo capabilities in Maritime Environmental Emergencies
Four representatives from the Northern Territory attended an intense workshop from 20 to 22 May in Canberra, designed to start finding gaps in response capability for incidents involving novel fuels and cargo.
Looking forward, looking back: Water planning and the future of the Katherine region
The Daly River water committee (Committee) took advice from country music legend Slim Dusty, as the Committee is ‘looking forward’ to the next Katherine water plan, by ‘looking back’ and reviewing the existing Katherine water plan.