Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is central Australia’s peak environmental organisation; defending Australia’s iconic desert country for 40 years. We are a strong and trusted voice for the protection of arid lands, creatures and communities. We work tirelessly toward our vision: healthy futures for arid lands and people.
Don't Frack the Outback
ALEC is staunchly opposed to the practice of hydraulic fracturing and the development of any new onshore gas industry in the Northern Territory and has been working to ban fracking...
Become a Member
Working together is essential in creating a vibrant, sustainable future. ALEC is a a strong and trusted voice for Australia’s iconic desert country. With our community we stand up and...
Volunteer for ALEC
Be involved in ALEC and contribute positively to life here in Alice Springs! The fact that ALEC has managed to not only survive, but thrive, over the years has largely...
Latest News And Events
MEDIA RELEASE 31/03/20: Taxpayer cash shouldn’t be splashed on Gunner Government pipedream
New documents have emerged which appear to show the NT Gunner Government is preparing to use public money to fund...
ALEC's Coronavirus Policy
As a response to the global Novel Coronavirus pandemic, Arid Lands Environment Centre has taken a number of actions to...
Webinar: Time to Act - Strengthening Laws to Protect Nature
Wednesday, April 08, 2020 at 06:00 PM · 12 rsvps
40 Years of Action from the Heart: ALEC Retrospective
Friday, June 12, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Witchetty's Art Space, Araluen Cultural Centre / in Alice Springs, Australia.