The department includes the key functions that foster and protect the environment and natural resources in the Northern Territory. Find out more
What we are doing
Start the school holidays with a splash
Rangers from across the Territory are working hard to ensure as many of our Parks and Reserves as possible are open for you to enjoy.
A breath of fresh air at our Parks and Reserves
Visitors to popular Top End Parks and Reserves can breathe easy, with the roll out of more smoke-free zones from 1 January 2021.
Bushfire Season moves to Central Australia
Bushfires NT (BFNT) has today joined the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) at their Alice Springs headquarters to announce the commencement of the 2020-21 Central Australian Fire Danger Period.
Mt Gillen access update
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) will be closing access to Alhekulyele (Mt Gillen) from 1 March 2021 at the request of Traditional Custodians and concerns for public safety on the unmaintained trail.
Easy way to know your bore
Getting to 'Know Your Bore' is now even easier for thousands of Territorians in the Darwin rural area and Palmerston.
It’s a Pitch-forking weed!
A pitch-forking weed that can make cattle and country sick is the focus of a new awareness campaign.
Easter long weekend is a great time to prepare your property
As firebreaks must be installed by May 4th the Easter long weekend is a great time to prepare your property.
Palmerston groundwater study
The Water Resources Division within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to undertake groundwater sampling in Marlow Lagoon and Bellamack.