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What we are doing
Waterfowl Hunting Season kicks off with a bang
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today opened Waterfowl Hunting Season on designated areas to permitted hunters.
Statement: Controller of water resources
The Northern Territory Controller of Water Resources has granted a Territory company a licence to extract up to 1649ML of surface water per year from the Roper River, for the next four years.
Stay safe this Top End fire season
Rural landholders are being urged to have their properties and bushfire survival plans in place with the official declaration of the start of the Fire Danger Period for the Top End.
Siam weed can kill your cattle
One of the world’s most invasive weeds continues to make its way across the Top End and we need your help to manage infestations.
Wildlife poaching sentences welcomed
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has welcomed today’s sentencing of two men charged with the import, possession, take and export of protected wildlife after they attempted to smuggle reptiles out of the Northern Territory to Queensland in July last year.
Get ready for fire season
Don’t be a weak link in bushfire safety in your neighbourhood this year. Now is the time to ensure your firebreak is effective.
Wildlife poaching charges
Two men are set to appear in Darwin Local Court tomorrow on multiple charges for the alleged import, possession, take and export of protected wildlife after they attempted to smuggle reptiles out of the Northern Territory (NT) to Queensland in July last year.
Prosecution proceedings commenced against NT mining company
Officers in the Environment division of the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security have completed investigations on behalf of the Controller of Water Resources into allegations that a mining company has breached the Water Act 1992 by failing to comply with its waste discharge licence.
NT Parks Pass to be introduced in 2023 for national and international visitors
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has released the structure of fees for the Parks Pass, which will be introduced in 2023.
New online booking and permit system now open
The new online booking system for camping and associated multi-day walking fees is now operational.
Local Businessman convicted of offences under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) welcomes the decision by Darwin Local Court Judge Alan Woodcock to convict and fine a property developer for serious breaches of the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998.
Expression of interest for food and beverage service at Alice Springs Desert Park
Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is seeking expressions of interest to operate the Coolamon Café and Madigan’s Function Room at Alice Springs Desert Park over a five year term.
Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan
The Minister for Environment has declared the Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2021-2022 to replace the 2018-2021 water allocation plan which expires today, 6 December 2021.
