Draft drinking water source protection plan for the Millstream dam catchment area Document Size: 31998 bytes Publish Date: 23-APR-2009 11:07 AM The Bridgetown, Hester and Boyup Brook communities are invited to have a say in the development of a plan to ensure the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water.
Draft drinking water source protection plan for Donnybrook Document Size: 32514 bytes Publish Date: 21-APR-2009 12:45 PM The Donnybrook community is invited to have a say in the development of a plan to ensure the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water.
Hopetoun’s drinking water protection plan Document Size: 33067 bytes Publish Date: 20-APR-2009 08:25 AM The Hopetoun community is invited to have a say in the development of a plan to ensure the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water.
New Norcia’s draft drinking water protection plan Document Size: 32994 bytes Publish Date: 16-APR-2009 04:01 PM A draft drinking water source protection plan has been released for comment by the Department of Water to ensure the availability of safe, good quality drinking water for the town of New Norcia.
Port Coogee irrigation water within safety guidelines Document Size: 27292 bytes Publish Date: 16-APR-2009 08:58 AM Water that has been used for public open space watering at the Australand Port Coogee development has been the subject of strict conditions that require it to meet public irrigation guidelines, the Department of Water said today.
Source of fish kill confirmed Document Size: 26703 bytes Publish Date: 15-APR-2009 12:16 PM A call for Albany residents to respect their local environment has been made in the wake of a fish kill in the wetlands adjacent to Princess Royal Harbour earlier this month.
Climate change measured in the Murray Hotham catchment Document Size: 27017 bytes Publish Date: 25-MAR-2009 08:54 AM A study into streamflow and rainfall data for the Murray Hotham catchment has the potential to measure the impact of climate change on this important Western Australian river system.
New guideline to improve mine water management Document Size: 31102 bytes Publish Date: 25-FEB-2009 08:46 AM Mine operators and developers in the Pilbara are being asked to comment on new proposals to simplify and speed up approvals for mining projects, without compromising water management standards.
Water licence applications welcome Document Size: 27391 bytes Publish Date: 09-DEC-2008 12:11 PM The Department of Water is encouraging surface water users in the Whicher area to apply for a water licence.
See what’s in plan for Pilbara water in 2030 Document Size: 25929 bytes Publish Date: 02-DEC-2008 09:53 AM Western Australians are being urged to inspect the visionary plan that will guide water resource management in the Pilbara region for the next 25 years.
Stormwater harvesting could help recharge aquifers Document Size: 26074 bytes Publish Date: 01-DEC-2008 02:58 PM There are a number of options for better managing stormwater - according to a report commissioned by the Department of Water.
One-off rainfall event is helping future flood planning Document Size: 25825 bytes Publish Date: 26-NOV-2008 08:40 AM When 113 millimetres of rain fell in Albany last week it marked what is considered to be a one in 100-year rainfall event and has sparked great interest with the local regional office of the Department of Water.
Leschenault Inlet clean up Document Size: 25435 bytes Publish Date: 25-NOV-2008 04:18 PM The Department of Water and the Leschenault Catchment Council have teamed up for the annual clean up around the Leschenault Inlet on Tuesday December 2.
‘Wetlands and Waterways’ poetry competition unearths Avon’s bush poets Document Size: 29574 bytes Publish Date: 25-NOV-2008 02:42 PM A wetlands and waterways poetry competition held by the Department of Water as part of the Avon Ribbons of Blue project has brought some budding Henry Lawson’s to the surface.
Domestic bore owners’ assistance required Document Size: 27754 bytes Publish Date: 21-NOV-2008 04:16 PM About 80 groundwater licence holders in Exmouth and surrounds were recently sent sampling bottles, and they are being encouraged to take the water samples as directed, and to hand them to the Shire of Exmouth for collection.
Department sets annual draw on Gnangara mound Document Size: 155435 bytes Publish Date: 20-NOV-2008 03:48 PM The Gnangara and Jandakot mounds will supply 147GL to the Perth integrated water supply scheme (IWSS) in the next 12 months after the Department of Water’s annual licensing decision for the Water Corporation.
Local volunteers sought to help get rid of “Parki” Document Size: 27621 bytes Publish Date: 18-NOV-2008 07:52 AM Volunteers are being sought by the Department of Water to help eradicate a weed that is threatening sensitive Pilbara river systems and significant Aboriginal sites.
Emergency rural water supplies not to be taken for granted Document Size: 27755 bytes Publish Date: 13-NOV-2008 08:14 AM Recent rainfall across the South Western part of the State has improved water storage on many farms and sources of farmland community water, but farmers are still urged to conserve their supplies.
Bush food study finds pesticide levels are safe Document Size: 27094 bytes Publish Date: 05-NOV-2008 08:11 AM A scientific study that investigated the residue of pesticides used on crops at the Ord River irrigation area in the 1960’s has revealed that levels are now safe in bush foods.
Abstractions being set as mound levels peak Document Size: 25746 bytes Publish Date: 04-NOV-2008 04:28 PM The Gnangara Mound’s water levels have reached the annual peak and the Department of Water's monitoring bores show a slight improvement in average water levels compared to the same time last year.
Hills water still a valuable resource: CSIRO expert Document Size: 27703 bytes Publish Date: 16-OCT-2008 04:51 PM One of the nation’s leading water experts yesterday told a group of WA’s top water professionals that the Perth Hills area was still the cheapest and most energy efficient source of water for the capital city – and further scientific work should continue to better manage the effects of climate change on its yield.
Research reveals new challenges for south west water Document Size: 26972 bytes Publish Date: 15-OCT-2008 02:43 PM Research had revealed new insights into the state’s south west rainfall patterns and the decline in the capture of rainfall into dams, the state’s water resource manager said.
Surface water still crucial to Perth’s water supply Document Size: 27634 bytes Publish Date: 15-OCT-2008 02:41 PM Understanding and managing surface water sources for Perth would be one of the greatest challenges faced in keeping the state’s water resources sustainable in the foreseeable future, Department of Water Director General Kim Taylor said today.
State’s water professionals put spotlight on surface water Document Size: 26764 bytes Publish Date: 14-OCT-2008 04:36 PM The future of surface water as a contributor to Perth’s water supply is under the spotlight at a seminar to be held in Perth tomorrow.
Finalists announced for the 2008 Water Awards Document Size: 32164 bytes Publish Date: 09-OCT-2008 04:55 PM Twenty-six finalists have been named across 13 categories in the upcoming 2008 Water Awards.
Finalists announced for the 2008 Water Awards Document Size: 32841 bytes Publish Date: 09-OCT-2008 04:28 PM Twenty-six finalists have been named across 13 categories in the upcoming 2008 Water Awards.
That’s no yellow submarine in the harbour Document Size: 26651 bytes Publish Date: 22-SEP-2008 11:30 AM You may have noticed that among the fencing, machinery and rock piles down at Princess Royal Harbour, there is a long winding yellow object floating on the water.
Protecting the culture and environment with La Grange water plan Document Size: 26146 bytes Publish Date: 22-SEP-2008 11:28 AM Meeting new demand for regional development, while protecting the environment and cultural heritage of the La Grange area; is a goal of a new water management plan for the area south of Broome.
Bunbury’s drinking water protection plan Document Size: 33593 bytes Publish Date: 19-SEP-2008 11:25 AM A drinking water source protection plan has been released by the Department of Water to ensure the availability of safe, good quality drinking water for the South West regional centre of Bunbury and nearby Dalyellup.
Gnangara levels show critical process of Perth’s groundwater supplies Document Size: 24984 bytes Publish Date: 10-SEP-2008 03:51 PM The Gnangara mound levels continued to improve for the third month on last year's averages, the Department of Water's monitoring program has revealed, and demonstrate the lag time in rainfall seeping into the vital groundwater source.
Hotham Williams Murray river salinity recovery project Document Size: 26362 bytes Publish Date: 10-SEP-2008 10:17 AM The significant rainfalls experienced this winter have environmental scientists at the Peel Waterways Centre in Mandurah excited about a wealth of new information on the health of our rivers which are now flowing through.
Planning for on-farm water shortage Document Size: 27514 bytes Publish Date: 25-AUG-2008 07:53 AM Farmers in dryland areas are being urged to exercise restraint in the use of emergency water supplies provided for livestock purposes during periods of severe on-farm water shortages.
Jandakot gets new urban water plan Document Size: 14601 bytes Publish Date: 11-AUG-2008 11:09 AM Protecting important waterways and wetlands, and helping make urban development more water smart has just got easier with the new urban water plan for Jandakot.
Gnangara levels continue annual improvement trend Document Size: 24972 bytes Publish Date: 07-AUG-2008 10:08 AM The Gnangara mound levels have continued to improve for the second month on last year's averages, the Department of Water's monitoring program has revealed.
Snapshot gathers big picture of Hotham and Williams salinity Document Size: 25605 bytes Publish Date: 06-AUG-2008 11:12 AM The health of the Hotham and Williams rivers systems will get their annual check up with the Salinity Snapshot on August 14.
Ramsar plan gets public support Document Size: 27097 bytes Publish Date: 01-AUG-2008 12:02 PM A major new management plan for the Ramsar-listed Peel-Yalgorup wetlands system has passed its first public test with strong support from a recent community gathering in Mandurah.
Study looks at feasibility of drainage systems to fight salinity in Blackwood Document Size: 28388 bytes Publish Date: 31-JUL-2008 12:02 PM Findings released from the most recent study into the use of drainage to counter salinity in the Blackwood River region have provided good news for farmers, but have dispelled notions that massive drainage will be the silver bullet for ending salinity problems.
Information and discussion about management of Whicher surface water Document Size: 30561 bytes Publish Date: 28-JUL-2008 02:38 PM The Department of Water will hold an information session to provide water users and the wider community the opportunity to discuss its proposed management approach for surface water in the Whicher area of the south-west of the state.
New plan to help to protect Brookton water supply Document Size: 27051 bytes Publish Date: 25-JUL-2008 09:25 AM A water source protection plan for the Happy Valley Water Reserve, part of the Brookton water supply was released today.
Research shows drains combat Wheatbelt salinity but caution needed Document Size: 26953 bytes Publish Date: 24-JUL-2008 09:23 AM Ongoing research by the Department of Water has found deep drains can be effective in helping counter salinity on farms in the Wheatbelt.
Blackwood meetings to discuss salinity drainage systems Document Size: 25012 bytes Publish Date: 23-JUL-2008 09:07 AM The use of large-scale and regional drainage systems to counter salinity in the Blackwood catchment will be the subject of three local public meetings later this month.
Department makes significant Red Tide discovery Document Size: 26023 bytes Publish Date: 22-JUL-2008 08:06 AM A species of red tide forming dinoflagellate called Noctiluca has been identified for the first time in Western Australian waters by the Department of Water’s Phytoplankton Ecology Unit (PEU).
Public preview of international wetlands plan Document Size: 26586 bytes Publish Date: 18-JUL-2008 11:19 AM A major environmental plan to protect the internationally recognised Peel–Yalgorup wetland system is nearing completion.
Condingup plan continues regional water protection strategy Document Size: 26914 bytes Publish Date: 10-JUL-2008 11:54 AM The Department of Water has released the Condingup water reserve drinking water source protection plan to ensure the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water for the Great Southern regional town.
Irrigation efficiency advanced with cropping calculator Document Size: 26701 bytes Publish Date: 09-JUL-2008 08:22 AM Western Australia’s primary producers will have the latest water efficiency technology at their disposal thanks to the state government and Vegetables WA.
Monitoring program shows vital water source recharging Document Size: 25828 bytes Publish Date: 04-JUL-2008 01:49 PM Results from the most extensive scientific measuring of Perth’s major source of drinking water show that water levels are recovering from their lowest point since records were kept.
Nabawa’s drinking water source is now protected Document Size: 30703 bytes Publish Date: 01-JUL-2008 11:59 AM The Department of Water has prepared a drinking water source protection plan that assesses risks to water quality within the Nabawa Water Reserve, and recommends management strategies to minimise or manage those risks.
Swan growth area gets urban water plan Document Size: 25469 bytes Publish Date: 01-JUL-2008 11:11 AM Advice to minimise the impact of urban development on ground and surface water in the Swan urban growth corridor has been developed in a draft plan by the Department of Water.
Gibson’s drinking water protected by a new plan Document Size: 32419 bytes Publish Date: 01-JUL-2008 11:09 AM The Gibson drinking water source protection plan has been released to ensure the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water for the Great Southern regional town.
Gnangara forum series ends at Yanchep Document Size: 30781 bytes Publish Date: 24-JUN-2008 02:31 PM Members of the community are invited to attend the final forum in a series that focuses on the sustainability of the Gnangara groundwater system.
South West regional water plan out for public comment Document Size: 32865 bytes Publish Date: 19-JUN-2008 04:13 PM West Australians are being urged to review a visionary plan that will guide South West water management for the next 25 years.
New research debunks crab flush myth Document Size: 109917 bytes Publish Date: 12-JUN-2008 10:30 AM NEW research assisted by Peel locals has debunked the myth that winter rains sweep infant crabs out into the Indian Ocean, a public lecture at the Peel Waterways Centre heard recently.
Rain gardens workshops part of urban water capacity building Document Size: 116181 bytes Publish Date: 12-JUN-2008 10:28 AM As part of encouraging a more water sensitive urban environment, the Department of Water (DoW) is hosting a series of workshops in creating gardens that assist in cleaning water on its way back into the ground.
Benwenerup: a management plan for Stokes Inlet Document Size: 26227 bytes Publish Date: 04-JUN-2008 12:49 PM The management plan for Stokes Inlet was formally released last Friday (May 30) by Alan Longbottom, a community member of the steering group overseeing preparation of the plan.
Report highlights options to ensure quality of Mundaring Reservoir water Document Size: 27949 bytes Publish Date: 04-JUN-2008 12:37 PM The work of West Australian engineering pioneer C.Y. O’Connor and one of his assistant engineers benefited a report that outlines the salinity status of the Helena River, and provides options and recommendations to lower salt levels of water in Mundaring Reservoir.
Water industry innovation in focus at inaugural WA conference Document Size: 27201 bytes Publish Date: 21-MAY-2008 10:48 AM WA Water Innovation 2008 – a conference organised by the Western Australian
government’s Department of Water, will provide a one day overview of the state
of innovation in water in Western Australia. Director General of the Department of Water Kim Taylor said this reflected the state’s priorities in stimulating innovation to ensure this precious and limited resource is available now and into the future.
Beverley Town Pool water quality glitch now solved Document Size: 27018 bytes Publish Date: 21-MAY-2008 09:05 AM Studies by the Department of Water’s Northam regional staff have revealed a link between unpleasant odours from the Beverley Town Pool on the Avon River, and the opening of the surface water control gates at Qualandary Crossing.
More drilling on northern Gnangara Mound Document Size: 25917 bytes Publish Date: 19-MAY-2008 03:03 PM Further efforts have begun on a groundwater monitoring program about 20 kilometres west of Gingin as part of the State and Federal Government’s commitment to ensure the sustainability of Gnangara groundwater for drinking and commercial purposes and to protect the environment.
Stokes Inlet protected for the future Document Size: 25932 bytes Publish Date: 19-MAY-2008 09:27 AM A management plan to improve the condition of Stokes Inlet and protect it for the future will be released next week.
Peel fishers pledge to help water health Document Size: 25387 bytes Publish Date: 12-MAY-2008 04:14 PM Mandurah’s professional fishers have pledged to further improve their environmental performance to help protect the Peel-Harvey Estuary.
Department of Water steps up compliance on the Ord Document Size: 25938 bytes Publish Date: 12-MAY-2008 11:59 AM The Department of Water has embarked on a campaign to encourage people not to interfere with the beds and banks of the Ord River.
Community input critical to help protect Gnangara groundwater Document Size: 26106 bytes Publish Date: 02-MAY-2008 02:25 PM A number of community forums have been organised to discuss the sustainable use of Gnangara groundwater for drinking and commercial purposes and to protect the environment.
Have a say to protect Nabawa’s drinking water source Document Size: 31258 bytes Publish Date: 29-APR-2008 01:50 PM The Nabawa community is invited to have a say in the development of a plan to ensure the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water.
Community invited to have say on Bolganup water protection Document Size: 27116 bytes Publish Date: 17-APR-2008 09:43 AM The Porongurup community is invited to have its say on a drinking water source protection plan aimed at ensuring safe, good quality drinking water for potential public water supply in the future.
Approvals now required for taking surface water in the Capes area Document Size: 135438 bytes Publish Date: 09-APR-2008 08:45 AM The Department of Water has asked landholders between Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin to plan well in advance for their commercial water needs as approvals are now required to use surface water in these areas.
RiverRats learn more on management and restoration of our rivers Document Size: 25829 bytes Publish Date: 08-APR-2008 10:33 AM Restoration and protection of streams and rivers will be under the spotlight at a workshop run by the Department of Water in Denmark next Monday, April 7.
Kimberley community to reflect on water Document Size: 32506 bytes Publish Date: 13-MAR-2008 09:08 AM The inaugural Kimberley Water Forum this week in Broome will attract many water industry representatives and stakeholders from across the Kimberley to discuss regional water issues.
Management plan for South West groundwater out for public comment Document Size: 32794 bytes Publish Date: 06-MAR-2008 03:04 PM Use of the South West’s water resources, including the crucial Yarragadee aquifer, has been addressed in a draft management plan released for public comment by the Department of Water.
Loch McNess and Lake Yonderup under the scientific drill Document Size: 34001 bytes Publish Date: 28-FEB-2008 11:32 AM Scientists from the Department of Water will be at Yanchep National Park next month as part of an extensive study into Perth’s key wetlands.
Drilling for answers to help protect Perth wetlands Document Size: 33188 bytes Publish Date: 28-FEB-2008 11:29 AM The second stage of an extensive four year study conducted by the Department of Water into better managing groundwater and protecting wetlands on the Gnangara and Jandakot mounds has started.
Gnangara Sustainability Strategy questionnaire at WA on Show Document Size: 17249 bytes Publish Date: 27-FEB-2008 03:48 PM People attending the Department of Water’s stand at WA on Show at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend will have the chance to win a rain water tank by filling out a simple questionnaire.
Young scientists spread Department of Water expertise overseas Document Size: 21187 bytes Publish Date: 15-FEB-2008 09:48 AM Three young environmental scientists from the Department of Water will share their expertise and knowledge of water issues when they head overseas as youth ambassadors in early March.
Stress increases on Gnangara groundwater levels Document Size: 21191 bytes Publish Date: 06-FEB-2008 09:33 AM Careful monitoring of the Gnangara Mound’s groundwater over the past 11 years has revealed that currently it is the lowest on record.
Mundaring Weir decision helps secure WA’s water future Document Size: 19424 bytes Publish Date: 17-JAN-2008 09:47 AM The Department of Water has established a Reservoir Protection Zone around Mundaring Weir in the Perth hills, to help maintain and improve the quality of drinking water.
Department of Water logs hours of restoration work at Pelicans Store Document Size: 18008 bytes Publish Date: 15-JAN-2008 09:49 AM The Department of Water joined forces with the Shire of Murray last month to spend almost $10,000 restoring the Pelican’s log retaining wall at South Yunderup.
Draft Water allocation plan for Upper Collie out for comment Document Size: 18948 bytes Publish Date: 08-JAN-2008 09:43 AM The planned expansion of both the coal and the power generation industries and the search for
water for the Integrated Water Supply System, means it is timely to release the draft water
management plan for the Upper Collie area - Department of Water’s Acting Director General
John Ruprecht said today.
10 GL of water available for Kemerton Document Size: 17606 bytes Publish Date: 07-JAN-2008 09:44 AM A new groundwater plan released by the Department of Water’s Acting Director General, John Ruprecht has identified a potential ten gigalitres of water for industry in the Kemerton area.
Cockburn Groundwater Area water management plan Document Size: 17348 bytes Publish Date: 07-JAN-2008 09:41 AM The Department of Water has produced a new management plan to balance the need for water for industry and agriculture whilst protecting the water-dependent environmental values in the Cockburn Groundwater Area.
Management Plan for Stokes Inlet released for public input Document Size: 27167 bytes Publish Date: 23-OCT-2007 04:07 PM A management plan to improve the condition of Stokes Inlet and protect it for the future has been released for public comment.
Stokes Inlet Fish Kill update Document Size: 24009 bytes Publish Date: 23-OCT-2007 04:05 PM Scientific investigations of a fish kill in the Stokes Inlet near Esperance six weeks ago have eliminated metals, pesticides, insecticides and fungicides as likely causes.
Dead fish found in Stokes Inlet Document Size: 23980 bytes Publish Date: 23-OCT-2007 03:57 PM Reports of dead fish in the Stokes Inlet near Esperance are being investigated by the Department of Water (DOW), working in partnership with the Department of Environment and Conservation and Fisheries WA.
Department of Water a national winner Publish Date: 12-SEP-2007 09:19 AM The Department of Water has won a prestigious 2007 Australian Business Award, Water Resources Minister John Kobelke said today.
Water-saving website for vegetable growers launched Publish Date: 12-SEP-2007 09:16 AM Water Resources Minister John Kobelke officially launched vegetablesWA expert irrigation systems, which were developed with funding from the Premier's Water Foundation and scientific and technical advice from Department of Agriculture and Food.
Protecting Laverton’s drinking water supplies Document Size: 17731 bytes Publish Date: 13-AUG-2007 03:58 PM The Department of Water has finalised a plan for the long term protection of Laverton’s drinking water supplies.
Protecting water supplies for Carnamah, Coorow and Three Springs Document Size: 17211 bytes Publish Date: 27-JUL-2007 02:26 PM The Department of Water has finalised two drinking water source protection plans to help ensure the continued supply of safe, good quality drinking water to communities in the Mid-West.
National Water Commission endorses WA’s Implementation Plan for the NWI Document Size: 24233 bytes Publish Date: 25-JUL-2007 10:42 AM The State Government’s commitment to water reform has taken another step forward with the National Water Commission (NWC) formally accrediting Western Australia’s Implementation Plan for the National Water Initiative (NWI).
Water licence fees come into effect July 1 Document Size: 24062 bytes Publish Date: 02-JUL-2007 11:11 AM Water licence administration fees come into effect on July 1 but most owners of farm dams and domestic bores will not need to pay the fee.
Protecting Walpole's drinking water source Document Size: 33510 bytes Publish Date: 28-JUN-2007 06:05 PM The Department of Water has released a drinking water source protection plan aimed at ensuring the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water to the town of Walpole.
Community and environment to benefit from Mile Pool restoration Document Size: 19734 bytes Publish Date: 25-JUN-2007 03:15 PM A once popular swimming hole on the Avon River that had become degraded has been restored through a collaborative project involving the dredging of tonnes of sediment and the restoration of the site.
Beach health study highlights dangers of stormwater Document Size: 21800 bytes Publish Date: 25-JUN-2007 03:14 PM Microbes and heavy metals contaminate stormwater that flows onto some of Perth’s most popular beaches, the first comprehensive study on beach outfalls has found.
Leschenault waterways healthy but needing careful management: report Document Size: 24169 bytes Publish Date: 18-JUN-2007 10:20 AM The Leschenault waterways are relatively healthy but require careful management to protect them from increasing pressures, a major environmental report card has found.
2007 Department of Water and Water Corporation Awards Launch Document Size: 31436 bytes Publish Date: 06-JUN-2007 12:00 PM Outstanding water conservation efforts by individuals and organisations will be recognised through a series of awards that open today.
Drilling for answers in Perth's Wetlands - North Lake Document Size: 21821 bytes Publish Date: 25-MAY-2007 03:34 PM Scientists from the Department of Water will be visiting to North Lake in the next few weeks as part of an extensive study into Perth’s key wetlands.
Drilling for answers in Perth's Wetlands - Egerton Seepage/City of Swan Document Size: 21985 bytes Publish Date: 25-MAY-2007 03:32 PM Scientists from the Department of Water will be visiting Egerton Seepage, in the City of Swan, in the next few weeks as part of an extensive study into Perth’s key wetlands.
Drilling for answers in Perth’s Wetlands - Joondalup and Wanneroo Document Size: 22358 bytes Publish Date: 25-MAY-2007 03:30 PM Scientists from the Department of Water will be visiting lakes in the cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo in the next few weeks as part of an extensive study into Perth’s key wetlands.
Secure groundwater resources for Esperance Document Size: 24941 bytes Publish Date: 25-MAY-2007 10:48 AM Sustainable and environmentally-responsible water allocations for the rapidly-expanding Esperance region are some of the key targets in the Department of Water’s latest groundwater
plan for the area.
Protecting Cockburn’s Groundwater Document Size: 17111 bytes Publish Date: 16-MAY-2007 05:21 PM The Department of Water is seeking public comment on a draft plan for the Cockburn Groundwater
Area. Department of Water acting regional manager for Kwinana/Peel Leon Brouwer said the plan had
relevance to all present and future users of groundwater in the Kwinana and Cockburn areas.
Rehabilitation project saves water in the West Canning Basin Document Size: 25547 bytes Publish Date: 08-MAY-2007 04:35 PM A rehabilitation project in the West Canning Basin is saving more than 3.7 gigalitres of water a year, reducing feral animals and increasing biodiversity across the East Pilbara.
Worthy recipient of Luke Pen Scholarship Document Size: 34960 bytes Publish Date: 07-MAY-2007 04:39 PM A Kondinin student studying the barriers to farmers adopting plant-based salinity management in the Wheat belt of Western Australia has been awarded a prestigious $2500 scholarship to further her work.
Protecting groundwater in the Gascoyne Document Size: 35139 bytes Publish Date: 02-MAY-2007 02:55 PM People in the Gascoyne region are invited to comment on a plan being developed to ensure their continued access to quality groundwater.
Protecting Laverton’s drinking water Document Size: 35826 bytes Publish Date: 27-APR-2007 08:36 AM Access to more land for mining companies is one of the elements of a draft plan designed to protect Laverton’s drinking water, the community is being invited to comment on,
Protection for Marbellup Brook Document Size: 33863 bytes Publish Date: 24-APR-2007 11:44 AM The Department of Water has released the Marbellup Brook Catchment Area Drinking Water Source Protection Plan which aims to better protect this important water source for future generations.
Fair fees for water licensees Document Size: 23946 bytes Publish Date: 24-APR-2007 11:42 AM The Department of Water has confirmed that 82 per cent of the 13,000 existing water licensees in Western Australia will pay $325 or less a year when a Water Licensing Administration Fee is introduced from 1 July 2007.
Drilling for answers in Perth’s Wetlands Document Size: 23568 bytes Publish Date: 24-APR-2007 11:32 AM The first stage of an extensive four year study conducted by the Department of Water into better managing groundwater and protecting wetlands on the Gnangara and Jandakot mounds has started.
Protecting Marbellup Brook Document Size: 23541 bytes Publish Date: 16-APR-2007 05:02 PM What do you value about the Marbellup Brook system?
Water Planning Survey for Denmark River Document Size: 23755 bytes Publish Date: 16-APR-2007 04:59 PM What do you value about the Denmark River and how do you use its water?
Protecting Harris Dam’s drinking water Document Size: 25165 bytes Publish Date: 15-MAR-2007 04:31 PM The community is invited to have its say on a drinking water source protection plan aimed at
ensuring the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water.
New online drinking water catchment register Document Size: 17357 bytes Publish Date: 15-MAR-2007 03:35 PM A new online service which identifies drinking water catchments throughout the State has been launched by the Department of Water.
New plans for safer drinking water Document Size: 26303 bytes Publish Date: 15-MAR-2007 03:28 PM The Department of Water has finalised two plans to assist in ensuring the supply of safe, good quality drinking water to the community.
Protecting Northcliffe’s drinking water source Document Size: 34220 bytes Publish Date: 14-MAR-2007 01:08 PM The Northcliffe community is invited to have their say on a drinking water source protection plan aimed at ensuring the continued availability of safe, good quality drinking water.
Protecting Sovereign Hill and Seaview Park’s drinking water Document Size: 35420 bytes Publish Date: 14-MAR-2007 09:46 AM Residents in Sovereign Hill and Seaview Park can enjoy a glass of water with the knowledge that its quality is the focus of Drinking Water Source Protection Plans developed by the Department of Water.
Protecting Denham’s drinking water Document Size: 33794 bytes Publish Date: 14-MAR-2007 09:44 AM Residents around Denham are invited to have their say on a draft drinking water source protection plan aimed at ensuring the continued availability of safe, good-quality drinking water.
Ecology trial for Canning catchment Document Size: 27986 bytes Publish Date: 14-MAR-2007 09:38 AM The effect of flows in one of WA’s iconic river systems is the subject of a trial to be conducted by the Department of Water and the Swan Catchment Council later this month.
Collie Basin's first regional groundwater model Document Size: 41860 bytes Publish Date: 29-JAN-2007 12:00 AM In another example of the Department of Water’s innovation in water resource research, a unique
computerised groundwater model is proving a beneficial tool in the management of the Collie Basin
water resources.
