UWA Environment Seminar – Wastewater treatment, disposal and non-potable reuse via aquifer infiltration
Simmonds Lecture Theatre, University of Western AustraliaThe analysis of TWW infiltration sites with long-term operational data will be presented providing evidence that with appropriate wastewater treatment, recharge volume and aquifer characteristics, contaminants may be substantially attenuated via aquifers. Click here for more information
International Day for World Indigenous Peoples
There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people in the world, living across 90 countries. They make up less than 5 per cent of the world's population, but account for 15 per cent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world's estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures. Indigenous peoples are…
National Science Week
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Engineers Australia – A Unified Approach for Estimating Coastal Flood Risk
Engineers Australia WA, 712 Murray Street, Perth , AustraliaBecause flooding is caused by multiple mechanisms such as extreme rainfall, storm surge and astronomical tide, accurately estimating flood levels in the Australian coastal zone is challenging. The project aims to develop a unified approach to quantifying flood risk in terms of these mechanisms. The approach is expected to provide reliable flood risk estimates for…
City of Gosnells – Biophilic Urbanism Event
City of Gosnells Civic Centre, 2120 Albany Highway , AustraliaCreating a vibrant and natureful future city. Hear a diverse panel of experts deliver a comprehensive set of inspiring guidelines, tools, approaches and real life examples of creating liveable, thriving and diverse cities. With biophilic urbanism as the core theme, presentations range from governance, community, water, urban forest, infill to tiny houses and nature pods.…
PIA State Conference – New Horizons
Elizabeth Jolley Lecture Theatre, Curtin University, Perth , AustraliaThis year we are taking the State Conference to Curtin University. As well as the usual plenary keynote speakers we have dedicated a portion of the morning program to several concurrent sessions which showcase projects, ideas, or concepts occurring across the State. WA is still finding its feet in this post economic boom era. As…
WALGA and Perth NRM – Wetland Management and Restoration Event
The Atrium, Department of Water and Environmental RegulationThe event will focus on interventions to address wetland water quality issues, such as algal blooms and aquatic weeds, as well as successful wetland restoration techniques that have transformed degraded sites into thriving ecosystems. Please indicate your interest by emailing the WALGA Environment team. Please note the final program for the event and invitations for formal…
Sustainable House Day
Open the door to sustainable living by touring some of Australia’s most environmentally progressive homes on show at Sustainable House Day. This unique peer to peer education is a valuable resource for anyone looking for inspiration, ideas and the key to sustainable living. Further Information
World Rivers Day
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SERA 2018 Conference: Striving for Restoration Excellence
University of Queensland, Brisbane , AustraliaSERA provides an interactive forum for physical, biological, and social scientists, engineers, resource managers, planners, and policy makers to share their experiences and research results concerning large-scale ecosystem restoration on both national and international levels. Click here for more information