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Keeping Soil on Site Information Sheet series

The information sheets series has now been completed. Further Details

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NWW March 2022 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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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

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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 (STEM) in Western Australia. Over the years, Awards alumni have become important…

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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 Sensitive Cities Index, a tool for benchmarking urban areas against…

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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 a local natural area, conserve WA’s biodiversity or strengthen the…

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NWW February 2022 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW January 2022 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW December 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW November 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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AWA WA Tertiary Engagement Program – Speaker EOIs

AWA WA are seeking expressions of interest from our WA members that would like join to our Branch representatives to speak at a tertiary engagement event in the future, by…

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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 the impacts of climate change and increasing use. This includes…

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Report – Economic Cost of Erosion and Sediment Loss from Construction Sites

The Sediment Task Force has published it’s its Economic Cost of Erosion and Sediment Loss from Construction Sites report and summary report. This report compiles current data and case studies…

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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 Water Sensitive Transition Network and other local partners including the…

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NWW October 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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WATER WEEK

18-24 October 2021

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NWW September 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW August 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW July 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW June 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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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 be made until November 12, 2021, with $350,000 of funding…

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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 for Water Guidelines (Guidelines) for public comment.  Downloads Draft State…

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$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 will fast track water quality improvements in key waterways across…

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New Case Study added – Green Facades

Measuring the performance of Green Facades irrigated with greywater in a Mediterranean Climate.

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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 a drinking water catchment. The mapping tool will show you…

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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 Awards • Water Professional of the Year • Young Water Professional of the Year…

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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 the public works sector are invited to submit expressions of interest…

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Bring nature home ReWild Perth is an initiative to ‘Bring Nature Home’ and encourage people to provide native habitat in their gardens, courtyards or balconies. Join Perth in bringing nature…

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Waterwise Council 2021 Templates are Live!

The Waterwise Council re-endorsement templates are now available. All current Gold Waterwise Councils will need to complete the new Waterwise Council Action Plan template for re-endorsement (exceptions apply to Gold…

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Growing 2021 – PIAWA State Conference

September 23-24, Perth WA #PIAWA21 #PIAWA21 is once again thrilled to be bringing planners and friends together for a face-to-face State Conference, this time at the magnificent Mandoon Estate on Friday, 24 September…

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2022 AWA/IWA Australia-New Zealand YWP Conference

Young Water Professionals, it is time to leave your mark on the Water Industry! We invite you to submit an abstract or workshop proposal that contributes to the theme “Leave…

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‘Deconstructed’ PLAWA Conference

Parks & Leisure Australia – Parks & Environment – Friday 6 August Further Details