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Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is Central Australia’s peak environmental organisation; defending Australia’s iconic desert country for over 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.

 

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ALEC defunded by CLP government

February 11, 2025

Joshua Burgoyne, CLP Environment Minister and Member for Braitling has terminated ALEC’s funding agreement with two years left on the contract signed in 2022. The funding provided ALEC with $100,000 annually for policy and research capacity, as well as supporting “ALEC to engage with...

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'Water is precious in the desert' and Singleton water licence exhibition on Gadigal lands in Sydney

November 01, 2024

26 October 2024 ‘Water is precious in the desert’ exhibition in Sydney on Gadigal Lands. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate and showcase the Water Justice Project partnership between Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre, Running Water Community Press and the Arid Lands Environment Centre. At...

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