Arid Lands Environment Centre in Alice Springs, Northern Territory | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Arid Lands Environment Centre

Locality: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8952 2497

Address: 90 Gap Rd 0870 Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.alec.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Great day yesterday with Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife, Territory NRM, Arid Edge Environmental Services and the Tjuwanpa Rangers at Ntaria to workshop strategies to save the endangered red cabbage palm! There are around 2,000 red cabbage palms in the Finke Gorge National Park but their ability to thrive is being threatened by buffel and couch grass and hotter and more frequent fires that happen as a result. A collaborative approach to managing buffel and couch is need...ed to help make the palm healthier and more resilient to future threats posed by climate change. Ranger Duane with a map of Palm Valley and surrounding areas

25.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. It's NAIDOC week - a week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Indigenous people living in the desert are connected to each other by country, culture, kinship and a shared responsibility to look after the desert and to teach future generations of Australians to do the same. ... The Indigenous Desert Alliance plays a vital role in strengthen existing connections between desert people. The IDA Conference starts today and provides rangers from across the desert the chance to speak up for their country and connect, share and learn from each other. #naidoc2020 #connectingthedesert #IDA2020 10 Deserts Project

24.01.2022 ALEC is a proud supporter of ‘Working with Nature’, a plan to provide meaningful work for thousands of people, delivering practical conservation and land management activities that will leave lasting benefits for local communities and the environment. Today, the ‘Working with Nature’ alliance released a new report that highlights the economic, social and environmental benefits of investment in practical conservation and land management work, illustrated with case studies fro...m across the country. Please share the report far and wide, and let us know what you think of the ‘Working with Nature’ plan www.workingwithnature.org.au/report

24.01.2022 DON’T FRACK THE OUTBACK T-SHIRTS FOR SALE! These shirts are hot of the press and soon everyone in town will be wearing one so you don’t want to miss out! Makes for a great Christmas present to get for someone ... We have a variety of sizes in mens, womens and kids cuts, and preorders are welcome if we run out of your size. $30 for adult t-shirts, $20 for kids t-shirts. Head to this website https://bit.ly/2Ix0kGP to order your shirts now. Pick up will be from the ALEC office or postage options available (at an extra charge).

24.01.2022 Next week the Arid Edge Environmental Services team will be heading out to Finke Gorge National Park as part of a larger group to help to manage weeds impacting the endangered red cabbage palm. The Central Australian red cabbage palm is unique to the Finke Gorge but their ability to thrive is being affected by couch and buffel grass and the number of juvenile palms is in decline

23.01.2022 What do tiny aquatic species have to do with fracking? An important study released today confirms interconnectivity of groundwater systems across the NT near potentially dangerous fracking sites. 11 new species of stygofauna have been discovered in groundwater aquifers in a region earmarked for fracking by the Northern Territory and federal government. ... As with any mining activity, it’s important future gas extraction doesn’t harm groundwater habitats or the water that sustains them. Read the full article here: theconversation.com/blind-shrimps-translucent-snails-the-11

22.01.2022 Food For Alice is on this morning 9 - 11 AM at the Community Garden. Lovely volunteers now selling iced coffee

22.01.2022 Buffel is now one of the worst invaders of desert ecosystems worldwide. It fuels bigger, hotter fires. It threatens native species. For Aboriginal people who use plants for bushfoods, medicines and other purposes, buffel is one of the greatest risks to food security and culture. When buffel is removed, native wildlife can bounce back. We need new, cost-effective and culturally appropriate options for controlling buffel.

21.01.2022 Tiny critters, called stygofauna, were recently discovered in groundwater aquifers earmarked for gas fracking in the NT. Join us in conversation with Professor Jenny Davis, one of the researchers behind the discovery, to learn about these intriguing creatures and what they mean for the future of water and fracking.

20.01.2022 The Morrison government's rushed attempt to change our environmental laws and devolve responsibility to states and territories has hit another roadblock. The government should get the message: we need proper environmental standards, an independent regulator and funding to properly manage and protect our remaining wildlife and their habitats.

20.01.2022 We're recruiting for a CEO! The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is Central Australia’s peak environmental organisation, defending Australia’s iconic desert country for more than 40 years. After a 13-year career with ALEC, our CEO is moving on and we are seeking a person to lead this dynamic, influential and progressive organisation. The new CEO will be an experienced and proven leader and manager, who is passionate about the sustainability and protection of Australia...’s arid lands and people. To find out more visit www.alec.org.au/work_with_alec

18.01.2022 Hi ALEC folks, Official direction as per new Covid Conditions and Direction from Chief Health Officer. We now all need to sign in everywhere we go and the ALEC offices and community gardens are no exception. ... From November 30 all shops, businesses and organisations must have Covid sign in sheets and the QR code for use with NT check in app. You are required to check in every time for contact tracing. Please use the pen and folder in the box at the front gate of the community garden or front desk at either Gap Rd or Smith St, or download the Territory Check In App and scan the QR code every time you visit the garden. More information from www.coronavirus.nt.gov.au thank you.

17.01.2022 We're looking for an experienced campaigner; someone who can hit the ground running and drive a people-powered campaign to stop dangerous new fracking projects in the Northern Territory. You'll work with local communities on the frontline of fracking impacts and build strategic alliances with other campaign groups to ignite masses of people to act together protect our country and climate. Applications close Nov 27. Please TAG or SHARE with anyone who might be interested.... https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//northern-territory-gas-cam

17.01.2022 URGENT The Federal Government is rushing through amendments to our national environmental laws that will dramatically weaken environmental protection in Australia. The inquiry has an extremely short turnaround time (due to the rushed process), . We encourage you to use ECNT's submission below to make your own submission. Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected] or uploaded on the Inquiry page bit.ly/epbc-streamlinin...g-submission Read ECNT's submission here www.ecnt.org.au/environment_protection_and_biodiversity_con

17.01.2022 Don't Frack the Outback Update You've raised $28,443 total! It's incredible. We reached the target in just two weeks and we're now aiming to hit a new goal of $34,000; these funds will help match mounting pressure from the Federal Government for a 'gas-led recovery'. A new gas pipeline project for the NT was announced just last week. ... If you haven't yet, please donate to support the local campaign to stop dangerous fracking and safeguard our future www.alec.org.au/DontFracktheOutback Thanks to everyone who has backed this campaign so far. We're recruiting an experienced campaigner to joint the fight, thanks to your efforts. Please SHARE the job link: bit.ly/gas-campaigner

15.01.2022 We applaud Conrad Rory and Lauren Mellor, who have been found not guilty of criminal damage for their protest against fracking at NT Parliament House. The common law gives every citizen the right to protest, and climate change is a sudden and extraordinary emergency.

12.01.2022 Here's what you need to know about the Government's rushed attempt to bring back Abbott's 'one-stop shop' environment laws - and what it means for Central Australia.

12.01.2022 We're seeking to hire an experienced and energetic Northern Territory Gas Campaigner. Their position will be to play a key role in building a people-powered campaign to stop fracking and gas pipelines in the NT The successful candidate will develop the strategy of an ambitious anti-fracking campaign; work with communities along the proposed gas pipeline routes; and work closely with Lock The Gate Alliance, Protect Country Alliance and local groups to mobilise people to take... action against fracking. Applications close: 27 November 2020 Please share or tag people in your network. Visit the website for more info and details on how to apply: www.alec.org.au/work_with_alec

11.01.2022 A 40,000 megalitre per year water license to grow irrigated crops - including avocados and grapes - on Singleton Station near Tennent Creek is still being considered. It would be the single largest private water licence allocation in the NT and without a water pricing regime, Fortune Agribusiness would receive this water for free. "It is beyond the pale to be giving water licences to developers and ensuring they have rights to water when there are no water rights existing with respect to safe drinking water in remote Indigenous communities," says Kirsty Howey, Co-Director Environment Centre NT.

10.01.2022 Water is a precious resources anywhere, but especially in arid Australia. Let's protect it.

08.01.2022 Support the campaign to stop these fracking gas pipelines cutting across the NT. Thanks to incredible support of the Don't Frack the Outback campaign we reached the initial target of $24,000 in just two weeks. We're not stopping there. We need your support to help build a strong and well-resourced campaign against fracking in the NT. If you haven't already, please donate and get behind the movement ... www.alec.org.au/DontFracktheOutback All funds raised will be used to develop critical resources to help stop these dangerous gas pipeline projects from destroying country and climate.

08.01.2022 ALEC CEO Jimmy Cocking and Policy Officer Alex Vaughan met with Minister Eva Lawler (Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Planning and Infrastructure, Water Security and Essential Services) and her Chief of Staff at the Community Garden. After a quick tour we got down to business talking about climate adaptation, planning for climate change and the work of Arid Edge; Renewable energy and batteries and how Future Grid is working to support greater uptake of renewable energy. We also talked about protecting water, environment laws, mining regulations and abating emissions across large industries. We'll be following up on our points with a letter. Thanks for giving us the time that you did.

07.01.2022 How can we work together to put our communities, local economies and climate first on the road to recovery? This is the focus of this two day workshop which will bring together diverse representatives to share ideas and plan for a genuinely transformative economic recovery in the Northern Territory. All are welcome. This upcoming Climate Justice Forum will be facilitated by Amanda Cahill, CEO of @The Next Economy and is the third in a series co-hosted by Jesuit Social Services, Northern Territory Council of Social Service, Unions NT, Environment Centre NT, and Original Power.

07.01.2022 Keep up the great work Rangers!

06.01.2022 Think developers should receive billions of litres of precious groundwater for free? Neither do we. Call on Environment Minister Eva Lawler MLA: Member for Drysdale to intervene, now.

03.01.2022 Facebook restrictions on how Australian media is shared online is impacting our ability to share important environmental news and information. Even campaign pages, community groups and grassroots activists have been silenced. Staying informed is key to environmental protection. Sign up for receive ALEC’s regular e-newsletters get updates on key issues facing Central Australia and desert communities. (NOTE: a lot of health department Facebook pages have been taken down during this time, stay safe and make sure you are going to credible websites to get your news and health information.)

03.01.2022 "Our fellow Australians are thrown under a bus when it comes to comparing what cotton and fracking have already done to communities and livelihood; let alone the environment." Territorians are talking water. The NT Government must do much more to protect our water, instead of rushing to back short-sighted proposals from big companies that put our water - and future - at risk.

02.01.2022 Special garden delivery: one giant cheque to go toward a wicking bed workshop at the new Westside Garden Big thanks to the Community Bank Alice Springs for supporting gardens and gardeners.

01.01.2022 Watch this Nine news report on the finding of 11 new species of stygofauna and proof of groundwater connectivity in the Beetaloo basin featuring CDU Professor Jenny Davis and Protect Country Alliance’s Graeme Sawyer. 90% of the Territory’s water comes from groundwater, and it’s stygofauna that keep it clean. Amazing effort by these microscopic critters. We need to do everything we can to ensure these amazing and life-sustaining creatures are better understood, so that they ca...n be listed and protected under relevant legislation. Until this crucial work is done, development proposals that might drawdown and contaminate our groundwater sources should be deferred. https://www.facebook.com/9NewsDarwin/videos/759602308011945

01.01.2022 Thanks for being an ALEC supporter and letting us know what environmental issues are important to you. Your responses will help guide ALEC's priorities and the work we do to achieve our vision of 'healthy futures for arid lands and people'.