We invite you to join us at the 21st Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) Biennial Conference and 4th Research Symposium. Hosted in Mandurah, Western Australia, a city renowned for its beautiful waterways, internationally recognised wetlands, ancient thrombolites and enchanting plants and wildlife. This global biodiversity hotspot truly is one of a kind. Inspired by moving…
The Australian Water School and WMAwater are pleased to announce the launch of the Australian Rainfall & Runoff ARR Live Training Series. Working in collaboration with key authors of ARR we have created the ARR Live Training Series to be run throughout 2021. The series supports the 2019 edition of the ARR, released by Geoscience Australia and…
Understanding acid sulfate soils - occurrence and interpretation for consultants and project manager. This half-day workshop is hosted by the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) in partnership with the University of Newcastle’s Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER). All presenters have over a decade of practice and…
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) released draft SPP 2.9: Planning for Water for public comment on 31 August 2021. WALGA is currently preparing a submission and will host a webinar with Local Government planners, engineers and other officers with water related responsibilities, to discuss areas of potential concern and support for including in WALGA’s…
WALGA invites you to attend a Field Day in the Greater Bunbury Region that will provide an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of different ecological communities on the Swan Coastal Plain, gain skills in plant (native and weed) identification, and discuss restoration techniques and challenges. The field day will cover vegetation communities of the…
In January 2011 Queensland experienced flooding of historic proportions that impacted approximately 78% of the State. Sadly, thirty-three people died in the 2010/2011 floods and some 29 000 homes and businesses suffered some form of inundation. The scale of the disaster led to the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry. When the Commission’s final report…
Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases. It is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times.
Every third week of October, National Water Week makes a splash across Australia, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to work together to build awareness around the value of water. Access to clean water is hugely important to every aspect of our lives, and we must do our best to protect our water environments and resources,…
Every third week of October, the Australian Water Association organises National Water Week and makes a splash across Australia, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to build awareness around the value of water. Access to clean water is hugely important to our daily lives, and it’s down to all of us to protect our water environments…
From January to October the WA Branch Committee will host monthly informal networking events in the form of after-work Sundowner drinks.... Each month we'll have an interesting topic for discussion and the opportunity to meet and catch up with other AWA members and non-members. Events are free, with a bar available at the venue to…
Register for Water Night 2021 today! Australia has been diagnosed with an addiction to tap water, with the average Aussie turning on their tap nine times a day! Do you know how many times a day you reach for your taps? Well, Water Night is the perfect opportunity for you to find out. Will you…
The Australian Water School and WMAwater are pleased to announce the launch of the Australian Rainfall & Runoff ARR Live Training Series. Working in collaboration with key authors of ARR we have created the ARR Live Training Series to be run throughout 2021. The series supports the 2019 edition of the ARR, released by Geoscience Australia and…
Registrations now open for the WA Water Awards Dinner to be held on Friday 29 October 2021. The awards night brings together water industry leaders and professionals to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the WA Awards finalists and winners, and to discuss what the future holds.We are pleased to advise Neville Collard, JP will perform a Welcome…
This workshop aims to develop a prioritised action plan to improve stormwater and groundwater modelling, design and management in Perth and Peel. This full day facilitated workshop is aimed at Local Government officers responsible for drainage management and subdivision approvals, consultants undertaking modelling studies and developing drainage designs, Government agencies associated with drainage and representatives…
