Water management and security

How water is managed, the controller, control districts, plans and committees.

Find policies and guidelines on water activities in the Northern Territory, including management, licensing and permits.

Changes to water extraction rights and licence rules.

Sustainable management of water resources through the Water Act and regulations.

Water allocation is about deciding how to divide and distribute water resources among different people, groups, and activities.

Find out about areas that need improved management of water resources in the Northern Territory.

The role and statements from the NT Controller of Water Resources.

Modelling processes for sustainable water use based on catchment process and environmental changes.

Roles and responsibilities, key monitoring programs, and how to access data.