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What we are doing
Have your say on the Western Davenport WAP
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) is seeking feedback to inform the review of the Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan (WAP) 2018 to 2021.
Waterfowl Hunting Season open for 2021
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today opened Waterfowl Hunting Season on designated areas to permitted hunters.
Northern Territory Water Allocation Planning Framework
The Northern Territory Water Allocation Planning Framework sets out the water allocation rules for water resources in the Northern Territory, where there is no resource specific scientific research on environmental and cultural water requirements.
The Top End bushfire season is ramping up this week
Dangerous fire weather conditions are forecast for all areas from Borroloola to Keep River tomorrow.
Preserving our Water for Now and into the Future – Water Direction Paper Released
Water underpins our way of life and environment – it is crucial for all aspects of our social, cultural and economic life.
Protecting our parks: 30 year masterplan consultations open
It’s time for Territorians to share their ideas and aspirations to make the Territory’s world-renowned parks and reserves even better.
Central Valley Campsites Open This Weekend
Brand new campsites and swimming areas will officially open in Litchfield National Park this weekend.
Minister declares ban on subsea (seabed) mining
Today, the Minister for Environment made a Declaration to Prohibit Subsea Mining PDF (63.3 KB) in the Territory, following the conclusion of the Minister’s public consultation on a draft declaration. The Minister’s decision was informed by reports from the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority and Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority.
Water Advisory Committee Call for Nominations
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for membership on the Western Davenport and Ti Tree Water Advisory Committee.
Stay safe this fire season
Rural landholders are being urged to have their properties and bushfire survival plans in place with the declaration of the start of the Fire Danger Period for the Top End.
Online Booking System to be Introduced in October
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security will be introducing the new online booking system and associated multi-day walking fees on 1 October.
Local Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Serious Environmental Harm
A local businessman who thought he could illegally dump nearly 2000 tyres without being caught was today fined $23,800 plus additional costs of almost $17,000
Event management opportunity awarded at The Gardens
Local business Gardens Catering has been awarded the commercial operation and management of the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor Events Centre.
Singleton Station Water Extraction Licence Decision
A 30 year Groundwater Extraction Licence has been granted to Fortune Agribusiness Funds Management Pty Ltd for its property Singleton Station.
Opportunity to deliver an amazing experience at Window on the Wetlands
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) is seeking expressions of interest from interested commercial operators to manage the 18.5 hectare site, Window on the Wetlands.
Prepare. Act. Survive.
Residents in Darwin’s rural area are invited to attend this year’s inaugural Fire Ready Week, to be held at the Bushfires NT headquarters on the corner of Townend Rd and the Stuart Hwy in Acacia Hills from 1-7 March.