Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate - Environment
Final areas of Namadgi National Park opening to visitors from Friday 9 April
08 Apr 2021
The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is excited to announce that all areas of Namadgi National Park will reopen to the public from Friday 9 April.
Australia takes another step forward in the transition to zero emissions vehicles
01 Apr 2021
The ACT Government has launched the first fleet of government hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, alongside the opening of Australia’s first publicly available hydrogen refuelling station in Fyshwick. On Friday 26 March, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury, and other guests attended the H2 Station Nexo Launch event to celebrate this step forward in our transition to zero emissions vehicles.
Help shape the new Natural Resource Management (NRM) Plan
01 Apr 2021
ACT NRM are seeking feedback on how we protect our natural resources over the next 20 years. Read our discussion paper, take the online survey or come along to one of the drop-in sessions and talk to the NRM team directly.
Parks and reserves closed due to extreme weather
23 Mar 2021
The ACT Government wishes to advise that due to flooding and high winds forecasted, multiple parks and reserves in the ACT will be closed Tuesday 23 March and Wednesday 24 March. Check the latest media release for updates.Draft Regional Fire Management Plan
10 Mar 2021
Canberrans can now comment on the draft Regional Fire Management Plan to help protect our land and community from bushfire.
Prescribed burns today at Cotter
Published: 19 Apr 2021
What’s on this weekend at the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival
Published: 15 Apr 2021
Prescribed burns today at Cotter River and Tidbinbilla
Published: 12 Apr 2021
Prescribed burn starting today at Tidbinbilla
Published: 08 Apr 2021
Prescribed burn starting today at Franklin
Published: 07 Apr 2021
Prescribed burn starting today at MacGregor
Published: 01 Apr 2021
Parks and reserves remain closed due to extreme weather
Published: 24 Mar 2021
Draft Regional Fire Management Plan
10 Mar 2021
The ACT’s draft Regional Fire Management Plan is now open for community consultation on YourSay.act.gov.au.
The draft plan outlines the different ways we can manage the fuel load in different fire protection zones to help reduce bushfire impact on life, property, the environment and cultural assets.
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary draft strategy
18 Dec 2020
The draft strategy for the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary is now open for public consultation.
The draft strategy will help us to manage and conserve the natural and cultural heritage environment, cement a renewed partnership opportunity for strong community engagement and a strengthening of the Ngunnawal people's connection to country.
To have your say by 4 March 2021 visit the YourSay page.
