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Serpentine groundwater allocation limits updated

Serpentine groundwater allocation limits have been revised in response to ongoing declines in groundwater levels due to reduced rainfall caused...

WA’s largest water resource recovery facility setting standards

Work has begun on a $238.5 million upgrade of Western Australia's largest water resource recovery facility, setting a new benchmark...

Recipients of 2023-24 Riverbank Funding announced

The Swan and Canning rivers are set to benefit from $1.26 million in new funding for up to 20 foreshore...

Funding boost for local governments to reduce groundwater use

Local governments will receive a share of $4 million in funding to help reduce groundwater use under the Gnangara groundwater...

WA’s first climate adaptation strategy sets path for resilience

Western Australia's first Climate Adaptation Strategy has been released, prioritising 37 actions to ensure our communities and economy are resilient...

Decades of less rainfall have cut replenishing of groundwater to 800-year low in WA

Groundwater is the world’s biggest source of easily accessible freshwater. Despite its importance, we know very little about how this resource is...

Stormwater Australia National Awards for Excellence

Stormwater Australia held their National Awards for Excellence ceremony on Wednesday 29th March 2023, in conjunction with the NSW Stormwater conference. ...

WA businesses save more than 11 billion litres of drinking water in 2021-22

Western Australian businesses have been celebrated for saving more than 11 billion litres of precious drinking water in 2021-22 at...

Desalination to improve rural and regional water security

Four desalination units to be built to test desalination technology and brine disposal for on-farm applicationWaterSmart Farms project improving climate...

Global recognition for Perth’s expanded water recycling scheme

The State Government's pioneering groundwater replenishment scheme has been judged as one of the best water innovations in the world...

Another dry winter for Perth despite wet August

Despite Perth's wettest August in more than four years, winter rainfall across the metropolitan area was significantly below average in...

Webinar: Circular cities – how does a circular
economy create a water sensitive city?

Thursday 1 September 2022 at 11.30 (AWST) More

Updated-Stormwater Management Manual

Stormwater management aims to build on the traditional objective of local flood protection by having multiple outcomes, including improved water...

This is Australia’s most important report on the environment’s deteriorating health. We present its grim findings

Climate change is exacerbating pressures on every Australian ecosystem and Australia now has more foreign plant species than native, according...

Important groundwater research co-led by Yawuru Traditional Owners

A formal agreement to investigate groundwater resources on Yawuru country, the first of its kind, has been signed between the...

Plan to rebalance precious groundwater resources released

The WA Government today released the finalised plan to rebalance Perth and Mandurah's precious groundwater resources, which are at risk...

WA housing developers celebrated for commitment to water-sensitive urban design

Three innovative housing developments were recognised for their commitment to water-sensitive urban design at a special ceremony hosted by Water...

Free webinar: How can I help?

Meet some water engineers who have spent their careers providing humanitarian aid, and find out how individuals and organisations with...

Funding now available for Swan and Canning rivers foreshore restoration

Expressions of interest must be received by 4pm Friday May 13, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/management/swan-canning-riverpark Media Release

Applications open for 2022 Premier’s Science Awards

The Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and mathematics...

City of Joondalup wins Water Sensitive Cities Award

The City of Joondalup won the award for its outstanding Water Sensitive City initiatives on ground, as measured by the Water...

State Natural Resource Management (NRM) funding to look after WA’s natural resources is now available to community groups.

The WA Government is offering $7 million through the 2022 Community Stewardship Grants for projects which restore, protect or enhance...

Plan to rebalance precious groundwater resources

The WA Government has released draft plans to rebalance Perth and Mandurah's precious groundwater resources, which are at risk from...

Water Sensitive Cities Australia – New research hub brings water knowledge to Western Australia

A new hub for water research and practice in Western Australia, was launched on 20 October 2021, with the WA...

Round 5 of Community Rivercare grants now open

The latest round of the Community Rivercare Program is now open. Applications for the fifth round of the program can...

General comments close 15 November – Draft State Planning Policy 2.9 – Planning for Water and Planning for Water Guidelines

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released draft State Planning Policy 2.9 Planning for Water (SPP 2.9) and Planning...

$900,000 funding boost for projects to protect Georgraphe waterways

Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the WA Government would be providing $900,000 in funding for four new projects that...

Public drinking water source area mapping tool

Use the Public drinking water source areas (PDWSA) online mapping tool to find out if you are living, working or recreating in...

WA Water Awards submissions COB 31 August 2021

Don’t miss out on submitting your nomination for the WA Water Awards by COB Tuesday 31 August 2021. Categories include:Individual...

Call for Papers Now Open!

IPWEA WA 2022 State Conference: Public Works: Does it? Members and Colleagues of the Institute, professionals and academics working in...

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