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Water bore drilling in the Northern Territory - complying with the law
Bore work is a regulated activity in the Northern Territory (NT). Regulating bore work helps to protect aquifers, and enables improved understanding of some of the Northern Territory’s most important water resources.
Seagrass survey in the Gulf of Carpentaria
Seagrasses are an important part of marine ecosystems in the Northern Territory, providing food, shelter and nursery grounds to many different aquatic species. Despite their name, seagrasses are not ‘true’ grasses.
Top hydrogeologist Steven Tickell
Steven Tickell is the resident specialist hydrogeologist in the Water Resources division and provides core groundwater knowledge across the geological domains of the NT.
Adopt a Spot project goes global!
On Sunday 24 and Saturday 30 September, Dave Liddle, a founder and leader of the Gamba Grass Adopt a Spot project at Casuarina Coastal Reserve presented at the 10th World Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Marranbala – Together We Are Stronger
The Northern Territory supports an extensive coastline and diverse marine environments, which are enormously important to all Territorians, particularly Traditional Owners.
Sharona Bishop tells the Be Crocwise story through art
The Parks and Wildlife Community Engagement team takes all important Be Crocwise messages to communities across the Top End, talking to everyone about how to stay safe while they are living in crocodlie country.
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park rangers undertake marine megafauna research
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park rangers recently worked with Charles Darwin University researchers to undertake boat-based surveys to satellite tag and collect DNA skin samples for sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and manta rays.
Closures during the festive season
The department will commence the annual close down period as of close of business Friday, 22 December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday, 2 January 2024.
Farewell to a ranger and bushfires extraordinaire!
A bittersweet moment was felt by many in the department last week, as we bid farewell to a cherished colleague who has been an integral part of the team for many years.
New furry faces at the Desert Park
The Alice Springs Desert Park celebrated the arrival of some new residents this month. Six Brush-tailed Mulgara joeys (Dasycercus blythi) were delivered in a successful breeding program onsite.