2017 PIA WA Awards for Planning Excellence
Closes: 7 August 2017 The annual PIA Awards for Planning Excellence demonstrate leading practice, leadership and achievement in planning and the planning profession. The Awards recognise excellence and showcase leading practice across a range of planning disciplines and sectors. Leadership in planning, particularly in the face of adversity, is acknowledged and applauded. In all, the…
20 Million Trees Program Closes
Closes: 15 August 2017 The Australian Government will work with the community to plant 20 million trees by 2020, to re-establish green corridors and urban forests. The 20 Million Trees Programme is part of the national stream of the National Landcare Programme, and has four strategic objectives: 20 million trees – 20 million trees and…
Regional Estuaries Initiative 2017 Nutrient Summit – Productive Agriculture – Healthy Estuaries.
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, WA, AustraliaNutrient run-off from agricultural land represents the largest source of nutrients entering estuaries in south-west Western Australia threatening the health of our estuaries. The challenge of sustaining productive agriculture and healthy estuaries is shared by farmers, catchment managers and industry. New and innovative approaches and ways of working together will be necessary to achieve healthy estuaries alongside thriving agriculture. More…
AWA South Australian State Conference
Adelaide Convention Centre , AustraliaThis year the conference theme is Water in the Community. Most progressive and stringent green building program - Get Inspired at the Australian Water Association SA State Conference! The Living Building Challenge is rapidly capturing the public imagination globally and transforming expectations of built environments. With lofty imperatives like net zero energy, net zero water,…
Water Sensitive Communities – messages to better communicate
The Atrium Theatrette 168 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, AustraliaAbstract The need to better engage the community in developing and delivering the vision for a water sensitive city is critical. Currently, a variety of organisations are working within this space to build the community's knowledge and hopefully enhance their desire to demonstrate water sensitive behaviours, but what messages are the most effective? How do…
IPWEA International Public Works Conference
PerthAs the largest public works conference held in Australia, the 2017 conference, exhibition and associated social events will provide fantastic opportunities for learning and networking. The conference will feature six streams covering topics such as asset management, innovation and technology, leadership and management, community and infrastructure, pavements, stormwater, coastal management, street lighting and more.
NWW Training – Retrofitting for WSUD
Department of Water 168 St George's Tce, Perth , WA, AustraliaRetrofitting of traditional pipe and pit drainage systems to incorporate WSUD approaches is able to deliver multiple benefits to the community and environment and often results in a system that is more cost effective to maintain and replace. This session will explore the opportunities for retrofitting of existing systems, including integrating stormwater management into public…
AWA Water Awards closes
Submissions for both individual and organisational awards are now open across the country for the Australian Water Association’s State and Territory Water Awards. We want to recognise the significant contribution our members are making to the Australian water industry through research, projects and innovations. Click here to find a list of all State and Territory…
State NRM and Coastal Conference 2017: Adapting in a changing world
Curtin University , AustraliaWelcome to the first Western Australian combined natural resource management and coastal conference, which will connect people with shared interests and passion in WA’s changing natural world. Working in tandem for WA’s environmental future, NRM and coastal experts, managers, practitioners, community members and volunteers will meet and share knowledge and experiences. More
Future Directions for Western Australian Environment
Hyatt Regency, Perth 99 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, AustraliaJoin the WA Environment Minister the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC for a breakfast forum along with renowned Western Australian political journalist Peter Kennedy for an insightful and lively conversation about the State Government's plans for the unique Western Australian environment. More
