Territory Environment
Welcome to the Territory Environment podcast where we discuss everything about what it takes to lead and support the conservation, management and sustainable use of the Territory environment.
We deep dive into managing water, mapping and managing soil and vegetation, regulating industry that operates within the environment, protecting biodiversity and our work to manage weeds and feral animals to allow native species to survive and thrive.
Maybe it’s the science and work behind bushfires and what fuels Territory fires in your region or what it takes to manage the conservation and visitation across the Territory parks and reserves estates that interests you.
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Territory Environment
An update for Territorians on the achievements of the first year of the Territory Water Plan
The Territory Water Plan is the NT Government’s first whole-of-government strategic plan for water and with the aim to deliver water security for all Territorians, now and into the future. It was released in June 2023, and we are now a year into delivery of this important initiative.
On today’s episode, we talk with Rowan Riley, Director of Office of Water Security and Susannah Clement the Senior Policy Officer about everything that has been happening in the first 12 months to deliver these important reforms for the Territory’s water security.
So join us as we discuss the progress made on safe drinking water legislation; the Manton Dam return to service; how we are improving water security for remote communities; transition how we are securing commonwealth investment in drinking water projects in the bush, and understanding the cultural values of water, to name a few.
The Territory Water Plan and its priority actions are no small feat but integral to securing the Territory’s water future. As one of our most precious and valuable natural resources, water is the heart of everything to sustain the Territory environment, work and job opportunities and life for not just us, but all creators, great and small.
You can find the 2024 Annual progress report here: https://watersecurity.nt.gov.au/territory-water-plan/progress-on-the-plan which outlines the progress for the first year in implementing the priority actions.
If you have any question about this episode or if there is a topic you would like to hear about in one of our upcoming podcasts, feel free to send us an email at communications.depws@nt.gov.au or a DM facebook.com/EnvironmentNT
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