The WALGA Environment Event Series is designed to meet the needs of the Local Government sector, and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and networking with other interested organisations on a range of relevant issues. WALGA also partners with other events of relevance to the sector. Approximately six events are held per year.
Upcoming events can be found
here. Below you can find more information on past events and access event presentations:
Herbicide Use and Integrated Weed Management
WALGA hosted a workshop on Herbicide Use and Integrated Weed Management in December 2020.
The workshop determined the level of support within the sector for WALGA to develop best practice guidelines on Integrated Weed Control, and establish a Local Government Working Group to inform the development of guidance documents and participate in research priorities. An interactive session collected information on the current practices, concerns and needs of Local Government surrounding weed management. The initiative is in response to a growing number of Local Governments seeking advice from WALGA on weed control and the use of herbicides.
Managing Bushfire Risk in a Changing Climate
WALGA hosted a series of three webinars on Managing Bushfire Risk in a Changing Climate in October 2020. The webinars aimed to strengthen Local Governments' ability to prepare for, mitigate and recover from the impacts of bushfires by focusing on mechanisms to reduce risk. Webinar 1 Preparedness - Policy and Planning, focused on the governance arrangements, policy and programs at the State level to manage bushfire risk, and provided Local Government case studies on creating a sense of shared responsibility to empower communities to address bushfire risk. Webinar 2 Mitigation, focused on the regulatory requirements of prescribed burns, Local Government fuel hazard reduction programs, and use of Aboriginal traditional burning practices. Webinar 3 Recovery, focused on building community and organisational resilience, supporting animal welfare and rescue, and embedding emergency management processes more formally into Local Government operations.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Managing bushfire risk in WA through policy and programs (Tim McNaught, OBRM)
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Application of local planning scheme measures to manage bushfire risk (Angus Money, Shire of Mundaring)
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Empowering landholders to create fire resilient homes and gardens (Melanie Haymont, Shire of Denmark, Shire of Plantagenet and City of Albany; Charlotte Powis, DFES and Chris Ferreira, The Forever Project)
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LGMap to support bushfire risk planning (Renata Zelinova, WALGA)
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Reducing fuel loads and bushfire risk in Local Government conservation reserves (Matthew Kennewell, City of Cockburn)
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Traditional Fire Program (Bec Pianta, Bushfire Centre of Excellence)
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The Black Summer fires - responding through relief, recovery and renewal (Leanne Barnes, Bega Valley Shire Council)
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How inter-agency and community coordination lead to better animal welfare outcomes during bushfire disaster response (Louise Bonomi, Animals Australia)
Field Training on Plant Recognition and Restoration in Natural Areas
WALGA hosted a field training day in Trigg Bushland Reserve in October 2020. The training focused on providing the practical, on-ground knowledge need for the conservation of natural areas. Attendees visited a variety of vegetation communities, starting from the coastal heathlands at Trigg Beach, through to the open woodland communities of tuart, banksia and jarrah. At each site, attendees learnt about the key characteristics of each vegetation community, and the restoration projects underway. Also discussed were management considerations for Threatened Ecological Communities, and using Bush Forever Reference Sites to identify representative plant communities and inform restoration projects.
Resources from the day can be found here:
Exploring Climate Alliances for Local Government
WALGA hosted a webinar on Exploring Climate Alliances for Local Government in August 2020. Sydney Coastal Councils Group outlined their approach to improving coasts and estuaries through a regional collaboration of nine Local Governments and provided examples of actions the group is taking. The Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) discussed their formation, governance structure, lessons they have learnt and actions they are taking to support climate action across Victorian Local Governments. The City of Rockingham provided a comparison of the Peron-Naturaliste Partnership and Cockburn Sound Alliance to highlight the benefits of different collaborative models.
A mentimeter interactive session was held to explore the possibility of forming climate alliances between WA Local Governments to support climate change adaptation and mitigation action.
The presentations can be found below:
Improvements to the Native Vegetation Clearing Process for Local Government
WALGA hosted a webinar on Improvements to the Native Vegetation Clearing Process for Local Government in July 2020. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation discussed new processes to streamline the clearing permit application and assessment process, and the establishment of a dedicated Local Government assessment team within the Native Vegetation Branch. WALGA demonstrated how LGmap can be used to support the preparation of native vegetation clearing applications, and provided an update on the activities of the Local Government Roadside Clearing Regulation Working Group.
The presentations can be found below:
Management of Wetlands and Constructed Lakes
WALGA and New WAter Ways partnered to host a series of webinars on the Management of Wetlands and Constructed Lakes in July 2020. Webinar 1: Designing a Water Quality Monitoring Project, highlighted the importance of designing a monitoring program with a management objective in mind. Webinar 2: Floating Islands, Drainage Socks and Wildlife Management, provided case studies of water quality improvement projects, the management of introduced carp and koi in wetlands, and emerging diseases in aquatic birds.
The presentations can be found below:
Strengthening Climate Resilience in Local Government
WALGA hosted a webinar on Strengthening Climate Resilience in Local Government in June 2020. Presenters discussed the results of a review of the extent of climate change planning and action in the Western Australian Local Government sector. A draft guide on a framework to address climate change in Local Government was presented, with steps that Local Governments can take to develop locally relevant responses to climate change.
A mentimeter interactive session was held to gather feedback on the proposed expert session, training, guidance material and peer-to-peer learning opportunities that WALGA will lead to build Local Government capacity over the next 12 months.
The presentations can be found below:
Local Government Support for Aboriginal Language and Place Names
WALGA hosted a webinar on Local Government Support for Aboriginal Language and Place Names in May 2020. Presenters explained how the use of Aboriginal language and place names provides a gateway to sharing ancient cultural knowledge, and gives a sense of belonging and pride for Aboriginal people. Case studies focused on research approaches and culturally appropriate consultation processes for the Aboriginal naming of geographic features and built assets.
A mentimeter interactive session showed that many Local Governments are active in supporting Aboriginal language and place naming, particularly through interpretive projects. Guidance on engagement and consultation requirements were identified as facilitators for future projects.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Place Names - Engaging Communities in Aboriginal Stories, Language and Culture (Professor Len Collard; Monica Kane, CANWA)
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What's in a Name? The Katanning Place Names Project (Denise Gallanagh-Wood, Shire of Katanning; Julie Hayden, Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation)
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Mindeerup - More Than a Name (Danielle Cattalini, Duncan McKay and Margaret King, City of South Perth)
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Kerry Ann Winmar video (Aboriginal Elder, City of South Perth)
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Dena Gower video (Aboriginal Reference Group, City of South Perth)
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John McBain video (Aboriginal Reference Group, City of South Perth)
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James Webb video (Aboriginal Reference Group, City of South Perth)
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Karl Kep Ngoornd-iny (Fire and Water Dreaming) video (City of South Perth)
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Main Roads Aboriginal Journey Ways Project (Georgina Gibbs, Main Roads WA)
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Mentimeter Interaction Session Report (Susie Moir and Melanie Davies, WALGA)
Sustainability Reporting Frameworks for Local Government
WALGA hosted a webinar on Sustainability Reporting Frameworks for Local Government in May 2020. The webinar provided information on how sustainability frameworks can be used to embed sustainability across Local Government by providing a strategic approach to the planning, management and evaluation of activities and services. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), One Planning Living and ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems were discussed, along with examples of tailored Sustainability Reporting Platforms.
A mentimeter interactive session identified a desire for Sustainability Reporting Frameworks that were integrated and allowed benchmarking across the Local Government sector.
The presentations can be found below:
Managing Sediment Loss During Urban Development
WALGA and Perth NRM jointly hosted a workshop on Managing Sediment Loss During Urban Development in November 2019 in Perth. The workshop provided information on the role of Local Government in managing sediment loss during building and development, tools and actions to assist manage the environmental and financial impacts, and the importance of joint responsibility and collaboration. A real time participant poll identified critical issues and solutions, and highlighted the continuing need to improve WA's management of this issue.
The presentations can be found below:
Field Training on Plant (Native and Weed) Recognition in natural areas
WALGA provided field training on Plant (Native and Weed) Recognition in Natural Areas in September 2019, in the southern Perth metropolitan region. The training focused on the key diagnostic characteristics of three vegetation complexes, ranging from the Swan Coastal Plain (coastal heath and banksia woodlands) through to the Darling Scarp (jarrah forest). Identification of common weed species in the four main weed groups (grasses, broadleaf, bulb and woody weeds) in wetland and dryland environments was covered, as was the distinguishing features of native and weed species with a similar growth form (e.g. grasses).
Resources from the day can be found below:
Pest Animal Biosecurity Management
The WALGA Pest Animal Biosecurity Forum was held in August 2019 in Perth. The event focused on the various governance structures that provide the biosecurity framework for WA, the latest research and development in control methods and collaborative approaches to on-ground programs explored through case studies.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Is Left Right? Protecting WA from Impacts of Invasive Animals, Plants and Aquatic Organisms (Victoria Aitken, DPIRD)
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Protecting Western Australia's Unique Biodiversity: Prioritising and Managing Environmental Biosecurity (Dr Margaret Byrne, DBCA)
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Improving Biodiversity Outcomes by Managing Feral Cats: A Working Group and Research Program for Western Australia (Dr Bruce Webber, WABSI)
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Introduced Corella Control in Bunbury: Learning from a Decade of Management (Ben Deeley, City of Bunbury)
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Broadscale Pest Control by a Recognised Biosecurity Group in the Central Wheatbelt (Linda Vernon, Central Wheatbelt Biosecurity Asociation)
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Rabbits: New Approaches to Managing an Insidious Pest (Dr Susan Campbell, DPIRD)
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Feral Animal Control in Cockburn - Stirving Forward as a Team (Sophia Wright and Adam Harris, City of Cockburn)
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Community Based Feral Pig Control - Success Through Patience, Persistence and Partnerships,
Supplementary Notes (Mark Muir and Jo Wills, Lake Muir Denbarker Community Feral Pig Eradication Group)
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European Wasps in WA - An Ongoing Battle (Marc Widmer, DPIRD)
Building Positive Partnerships with Aboriginal Communities
The WALGA Community and Environment teams hosted a forum in Perth to assist Local Government to develop strong, ongoing relationships with local Aboriginal communities. The forum recognised and celebrated the successes so far, and continued the focus on sharing cultural heritage and building community capacity. The forum was attended by 170 delegates from across the state.
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Program
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Aboriginal Engagement, Employment and Procurement in Line with Aboriginal Protocols and Customs (Dr Richard Walley)
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Local Government: Sleeping Giants of Reconciliation (Carol Innes and Gary Smith, Reconciliation WA)
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South West Native Title Settlement: Update and Next Steps (Angela Elder, DPC)
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South West Native Title Settlement: Creating the Noongar Land Estate (Sean Browne, DPLH)
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Aboriginal Employment Initiatives at the Shire of Halls Creek (Noel Mason, Shire of Halls Creek)
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Broome Town Beach Redevelopment - Consultation Versus Collaboration (Sam Mastrolembo, Shire of Broome)
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The Journey of the Bunbury Geographe RAP Reflect - Developing a Collaborative RAP and Community Engagement Processes (Kerry Shaw, City of Bunbury; Ernie Hill, Goombarrup Aboriginal Corporation)
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City of Melville's Reconciliation Action Plan Engagement Journey (Leanne Woods, City of Melville)
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The Old People Told Me to Look After Our Culture, Law and the Land (Tracy Carboon, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa)
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Supporting Aboriginal Cultural Centres: Bilya Koort Boodja Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge in Northam (Ross Rayson, Shire of Northam)
The New Normal: Emergency Management in a Changing Climate
WALGA held a sell-out event about the ‘new normal’ of catastrophic weather risks and the implications this has for Local Governments and others engaged in emergency management and planning. Presentations covered a wide variety of topics including climate science, past disasters and approaches to embedding climate change considerations into emergency management and building community resilience.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Scene Setting: Climate Science and Implications for Natural Hazards (Andrew Sanders, Department of Fire and Emergency Service (DFES))
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Preparing for the Era of Disasters (links to report) (Dr Robert Glasser, Australian Strategic Policy Institute)
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Managing Bushfire in Western Australia Through Policy and Programs (Tim McNaught, DFES)
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Heatwaves and Health (Jonathan Clayson, Department of Health (WA))
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Building Community Resilience: Mitigating Risks (Joan Cavalieri Fernandes, Risk Consultant, Local Government Insurance Scheme (LGIS))
- Communicating with Residents During Tropical Cyclone Veronica (John Newman, DFES)
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Flood Planning in a Changing Climate (Joanne Woodbridge, Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council)
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Emergency Planning After the 2016 Yarloop Fires (Tania Jackson, President, Shire of Harvey)
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Coastal and Flooding Implications of Climate Change (Charitha Pattiaratchi, University of Western Australia)
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Climate Ready Communities (Erin Fuery, Australian Red Cross)
Management of Roadside Vegetation
WALGA hosted the Management of Roadside Vegetation events in Margaret River, Northam and in Dardanup. The events focused on ways to improve the management of roadsides to better protect vegetation condition and resilience. Local Government case studies specific to each region demonstrated how the conservation of vegetation can be addressed during road planning and maintenance works.
The presentation can be found below:
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Program - Dardanup
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Program - Margaret River
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Program - Northam
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Local Road Networks - Challenges and Opportunities for Local Government (Mark Batty, WALGA)
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Local Road Network - Challenges and Opportunities for Local Government (Ian Duncan, WALGA)
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Regulation of Roadside Clearing (Samara Rogers and Mathew Gannaway, DWER)
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Managing Roadside Vegetation for Competing Values in Southern Western Australia (Greg Keighery, DBCA)
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Best Practice Stewardship of Roadside Vegetation (Dr Ken Atkins, RCC)
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Beneficial Maintenance Practices in Road Reserves (Veronica Newbury, RCC)
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Pruning and Trimming in Road Reserves - Guidance and Demonstration (Ben Jorgenson and Toby King, Kings Tree Care)
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Protection of Conservation Significant Roadside Vegetation (Kay Lehman, City of Busselton)
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Risk and Liability in Roadside Management (Paul McBride, LGIS)
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Management and Maintenance of Road Reserves in the Shire of Jerramungup (Murray Flett and Steve Elson, Shire of Jerramungup)
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Assessing the Conservation Value of Roadside Vegeation - M.R (Renata Zelinova, WALGA)
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Assessing the Conservation Value of Roadside Vegetation - Northam (Renata Zelinova, WALGA)
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Roadworks Planning Using WALGA's Environmental Planning Tool - Dardanup (Renata Zelinova, WALGA)
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Revegetation of Degraded Roadsides in the Shire of Kojonup (Jane Kowald and Marina Murray, Shire of Kojonup)
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Widening of North Walpole Road - a Case Study (Michael Leers, Shire of Manjimup)
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Road Verges - a Delight or Dilemma (Greg Warburton, Shire of Toodyay)
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Identifying the Eucalypt Woodlands of the Western Australian Wheatbelt (Rowan Hegglun, Wheatbelt NRM)
Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy
The joint WALGA and Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) event held in February 2019. The event provided an overview of the technical aspects of data derived from the Urban Monitor, highlighting aspects that need to be considered when interpreting results of mapping and statistical analysis. Presentations were followed by a workshop session that explored the user experience of Urban Monitor data and derived geospatial applications, providing an opportunity to discuss any changes or additions to the current products.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Measuring Tree Canopy – Data Capture and Analysis Techniques (Peter Caccetta, CSIRO)
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Estimating Land Surface Temperature and Urban Heat Island From Landsat 8 TIRS (Andrew Devereux, CSIRO)
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Creating Urban Forest Canopy Time Series (Joanne Chia, CSIRO)
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Greenspace Oriented Development – Reconciling Urban Infill With Urban Forest (Julian Bolleter, Australian Urban Design Research Centre)
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Urban Forest Research. Case Studies From the Clean Air and Urban Landscape (CAUL) Hub (Alex Saunders, University of Western Australia and CAUL)
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Accessing Urban Tree Canopy Data via WALGA’s Environmental Planning Tool (Renata Zelinova, WALGA)
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City of Perth Urban Forest Plan – Using Urban Forest Canopy Data to Support Implementation
(Barbara Meldrum, City of Perth)
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City of Cockburn Urban Forest Plan (Andy Jarman, City of Cockburn)
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At Home Among the Gum Trees? It’s Not That Simple But It Can Be (Bryan Boruff, University of Western Australia)
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Urban Monitor Urban Tree Canopy Statistics & Workshop Questions (Bryce Bunny, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage)
Weed Management
The WALGA Weed Management Event was held in February 2019, hosted by the City of South Perth. The event focused on the overarching legislation and strategies that provide a framework for coordinated weed management in WA and Australia, the latest approaches in integrated weed management, and the risk assessment and liability considerations for chemical herbicide use.
The presentations can be found below:
Prioritisation of Natural Areas for Management
The WALGA Prioritisation of Natural Areas for Management Workshop was held in December 2018. The workshop focused on effective bushland management practices, exploring opportunities and benefits of collaborating and knowledge sharing across government, community groups and private landholders for more effective natural resource management.
The presentations can be found below:
Renewable Technologies
The WALGA Renewable Technologies event was held in November 2018. The focus of the event was larger renewable technology projects, and emerging renewable technologies, and the opportunities these technologies provide for Local Governments to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions, increase amenity and improve service reliability. One recurring theme identified on the day was the need for WA electricity market reform to enable an accelerated energy transition, and to enable larger renewable energy projects in WA.
The presentations can be found below:
Embedding Sustainability and Enabling Behaviour Change
At the WALGA Event on Embedding Sustainability and Enabling Behaviour Change in November 2018, presentations focused on mechanisms that can be used to embed sustainability within and across Local Government, as well as information on the underlying psychological principles of behaviour change.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Behaviour Change and Logic - What's the Connection? (Dr Gaye Mackenzie, Collective IQ Consulting)
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One Planet Living in the City of Fremantle (Annabelle McGuiness, City of Fremantle)
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Community Education to Achieve Lasting Change and Connections - the Living Smart Experience (Stephanie Jennings, Be Living Smart Coordinator; Shani Graham, Living Smart Facilitator)
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Perth Zoo's Conservation and Sustainability Journey (Gregory Priest, Perth Zoo)
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Using a Data Monitoring Platform to Improve Sustainability Performance (Rachel Williams and Melanie Bainbridge, City of Canning)
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Driving Sustainable Procurement Across Local Government (Siobhan Stafford, WALGA)
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Sustainable Procurement: The Beginning of a Journey (Lee Wilson, City of Melville)
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A Comparative Assessment of Sustainability Frameworks (Jade Mains, WALGA/Murdoch University)
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ClimateClever - Creating Low Carbon Schools and Communities (Dr Vanessa Rauland, Curtin University)
Wetland Management and Restoration
WALGA and Perth NRM jointly hosted an event on Wetland Management and Restoration in September 2018. The event focused 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.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Improving Water Quality in Urban Lakes and Wetlands (Helen Brookes, Urbaqua)
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Constructed feature lakes - health issues, guidance and management (Jared Koutsoukos, Department of Health)
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Trial of a solar powered nutrient stripping basin at Yangebup lake (Adam Harris, City of Cockburn)
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Transformation of a degraded wetland at Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary (Jeremy Maher, City of Bayswater; Simon Cleary, GHD)
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Addressing the challenge of managing local lake water quality (Jeff Cosgrove, DBCA)
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Amazon frogbit - a weed to watch out for (Amy Krupa, SERCUL)
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Protecting, repairing and creating wetlands in the Ellen Brook and Brockman River catchments (Rosanna Hindmarsh, Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group)
Sustainable Transport and Emerging Technologies
WALGA hosted an event on Sustainable Transport and Emerging Technologies in August 2018. The event provided information on integrated transport planning and how to deliver improved pedestrian and cycling environments for local communities. In the afternoon session, insights into electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell technology were provided.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Sustainable transport policy in the local and international context (Professor Sharon Biermann, PATREC)
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Integrated transport planning in a fast growing local authority (Andrew Trosic, City of Cockburn)
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Stepping up to the challenge of walkable communities (Jo Appleby, Heart Foundation; Claire Franklin, Franklin Planning)
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Integration of bicycle boulevard planning and water sensitive urban design (Martin Spencer, City of Melville)
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TravelSmart in the cycle city of Albany - a regional perspective on active transport (Julie Passmore, City of Albany)
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Autonomous transit for corridors and local precincts: the trackless tram and the AV-EV shuttle (Professor Peter Newman AO, CUSP; Etienne Brits, City of Canning)
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The Australian transition to electric vehicles (Lia Hilton, Western Power)
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Hydrogen as a sustainable transport fuel (Dr Sarb Giddey, CSIRO)
Tree Health and Resilience
WALGA hosted an event on Tree Health and Resilience in May 2018. Improving tree health and resilience is an essential component of retaining and increasing green space to provide for liveable communities, public health and local biodiversity. The event provided information on the latest research and management practices to ensure that urban forests are resilient to current and emerging threats, including a changing climate, pests and disease.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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A holistic view of factors affecting the decline of Western Australia's eucalypt species (Giles Hardy, Murdoch University)
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Creating healthy soil microbial communities for tree health and ecosystem function (Trish Fleming, Murdoch University)
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An integrated approach to understanding banksia decline in urban bushlands (Paul Drake, UWA)
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A new disease of native trees with an ancient cause (Kingsley Dixon, Curtin University)
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Myrtle rust - dodging the bullet! (Emer O'Gara, DBCA)
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Use of metham sodium to produce dieback-free gravel (Elaine Davison, Curtin University)
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Implementation of a Street Tree Master Plan in Perth's western suburbs (Andrew Head, Town of Claremont)
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Wildflower Capital Initiative - an example of cross agency collaboration to enhance use of local iconic native species (Martine Scheltema, Main Roads; Sharni Howe, Sharni Howe Architects)
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Developing tree selection tools for local government to increase urban forest benefits (Tom Atkinson, Emerge Associates)
Land Use Planning for Improved Environmental Outcomes
WALGA hosted an event on Land Use Planning for Improved Environmental Outcomes in February 2018. The event provided information on how Local Government can utilise the power of the Western Australian planning system to improve environmental outcomes during the land development process.
The presentations can be found below:
Improving the Water Quality of Waterways and Wetlands
The Shire of Collie hosted an event on Improving the Water Quality of Waterways and Wetlands in November 2017. The event provided information on initiatives that aim to improve the water quality of riverine, estuarine and wetland environments at the local and catchment scale.
The presentations can be found below:
Climate Change Collaborators Events
WALGA formerly hosted Climate Change Collaborators (C3), a stakeholder group for Local Government officers with climate change issues within their responsibilites. As there were many synergies between C3 and the Sustainable Officers Network Group (SONG) membership and meeting topics, the C3 meetings are now discontinued.
Click here to see presentations from past C3 meetings.
Citizen Science
WALGA hosted the Citizen Science event in September 2017, with former WA Chief Scientist and keynote speaker Professor Lyn Beazley being among the preseners. The event provided an overview of a range of citizen science programs, and demonstrated how scientists and local communities can work together to ensure ecological research informs policy development and increases environmental awareness.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Citizen Science: a Must for a Better Future (Professor Lyn Beazley AO FTSE)
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Citizen Science Informing Biodiversity Outcomes (Lesley Gibson, WABSI)
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What Makes a Good Citizen Science Project? (Kerry Trayler and Marnie Giroud, DBCA)
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Designing Citizen Science Projects to Inform Policy Relevant Investigations (Nic Dunlop, Conservation Council WA)
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Backyard Bandicoots - Residents Assisting with Wildlife Conservation (Bonnie Beal Richardson, City of Mandurah; Catherine Baudains, Murdoch University)
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MicroBlitz - Uncovering the Microbial Diversity in Western Australia's Soils (Andrew Whiteley, UWA)
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Perth Fungi Project - Perspectives of a Citizen Scientist (Roz Hart, WA Naturalists' Club)
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Wheatbelt Science Trail - Supporting Science and Tourism (Cec McConnell, Wheatbelt Science Hub)
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MyPestGuide - Pest Surveillance for Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation (Darryl Hardie, DPIRD)
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Photomon - Detecting Environmental Change Over Time Using Photo Monitoring (Tegan Clarke, NACC)
Aboriginal Culture and Heritage Preservation
At the Aboriginal Culture and Heritage Preservation event in August 2017, WA's Aboriginal Land and Sea Councils, the Department of Lands, Planning and Heritage, the Western Australian Ingidenous Tourism Operators Council, and the Local Governments of Perth, Swan and York presented information to assist Local Goverments engage with Aboriginal groups when planning and undertaking projects within their municipalities.
The presentations can be found below:
Feral Animal Management
At the Feral Animal Management event in June 2017, the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Department of Agriculture and Food WA, Murdoch University, WA Apiarists' Society, City of Stirling, WALGA and feral animal contractors presented information on research on current and emerging feral animal control issues and management techniques.
The presentations can be found below:
Habitat Creation and Wildlife Corridors
At the Habitat Creation and Wildlife Corridors event in May 2017, the WA Biodiversity Science Institute, UWA, Perth NRM, the Water Corporation and the City of Perth presented on creating green spaces in the urban environment and assisting wildlife move through the landscape.
The presentations can be found below:
Bushfire Planning and Biodiversity Management
The Planning and Environment Policy Units hosted a Bushfire Planning and Biodiversity Management event in Perth and in Busselton.
The presentations can be found below: