Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate - Environment
New fishing regulations in the ACT
29 Sep 2022
Updates to ACT fishing regulations are now in effect.
These regulations will offer greater protection to our native fish species, improve catchment health, and maintain viable recreational fishing locations for the community to enjoy.
02 Sep 2022
September marks the beginning of breeding season for magpies, and swooping season for humans.
We want your feedback on our parks, reserves and forests
01 Sep 2022
Throughout spring, visitors to any of our 40+ parks, reserves and forests are encouraged to provide feedback on their experience through an online survey.
Closed season for Murray Cod fishing
23 Aug 2022
Closed season for Murray Cod fishing starts at 11:59 pm Wednesday 31 August 2022. To help numbers regenerate during breeding season, no Murray Cod can be caught in all ACT waters from 1 September until 30 November 2022 (inclusive).
If you do catch a Murray Cod in this time, you must release it with as little injury as possible.
For more information, including which species you can fish for, and where, visit Recreational Fishing in the ACT.
Red Rocks cliff closed to protect local Peregrine Falcons
29 Jul 2022
Shared between climbers and our local Peregrine Falcons for most of the year, Red Rocks cliff is one of just seven locations in the ACT where the falcons breed.
Introducing the Office for Water
19 Jul 2022
The 2022-23 ACT Budget has allocated $4.2 million over the next two years to establish a new, dedicated Office for Water to support better water management in the ACT.
Spring into School Holidays at Tidbinbilla and Namadgi National Park
Published: 23 Sep 2022
Prescribed hazard reduction burn today at Googong Foreshores
Published: 27 Jul 2022
Red Rock cliff closed to protect local Peregrine Falcons
Published: 27 Jul 2022
Prescribed hazard reduction burn today at Pierces Creek
Published: 27 Jul 2022
Reserves reopen as 2022 Eastern Grey Kangaroo conservation cull complete
Published: 22 Jul 2022
Movement restrictions on honey bees, hives and equipment for ACT
Published: 05 Jul 2022
ACT Customers urged to reduce electricity use
Published: 15 Jun 2022
