WALGA's Environment and Climate Change Newsletter
Issue 7 - July 2022
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Myrtle Rust Detected in Western Australia
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has confirmed a detection of myrtle rust in a wetland on a remote pastoral lease in the East Kimberley.
Image Source: L. Shuey, QDAF
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Australia's Environment in decline: 2021 State of the Environment Report
The Federal Government released the report this week, finding that the overall state and trend of Australia’s environment is poor and deteriorating.
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Fire regimes that cause declines in biodiversity listed as a key threatening process
Under the Commonwealth Environmental Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, this listing formally recognises that certain fire regimes are a key threat to biodiversity at the national level.
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WA Youth Mental Health and Climate Change Survey
Local Governments are encouraged to help promote a survey targeting young people across WA to contribute to climate research. A promotional flyer can be found here, and an information sheet here.
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New biodiversity data platform launched for WA
Dandjoo is Western Australia’s first whole-of-state biodiversity data platform, which is allowing government, industry, researchers, and community to discover and share WA’s biodiversity data.
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Nominations for WA Water Awards are now open
The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, students, and organisations who are helping to drive a sustainable water future.
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WA elected officials invited to join climate spokesperson program
A new initiative from the Cities Power Partnership, 'Local Leaders', supports Mayors and Councillors to become local media spokespeople regarding climate action.
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National funding model for coastal erosion
Image Source: City of Stirling
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City of Kalamunda releases Draft Climate Change Action Plan
The Draft Action Plan sets out what the City of Kalamunda will be doing to address risk to the City’s environment, economy, infrastructure, community health, safety and wellbeing.
Image Source: City of Kalamunda
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Living Green for the future at the City of Kwinana
Image Source: City of Kwinana
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Meet WA's newest waterwise Council
The Shire of Exmouth is on track to save 24 million litres of water this year. Learn more.
Image Source: Water Corporation
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Lotterywest funds expand Turtle Tracker program
Image Source: City of Cockburn
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City of Armadale looking out for Black Cockatoos
Image Source: City of Armadale
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State & Federal Government Updates
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Consultation Open - Ecological Communities Listing
65 ecological communities are to be listed under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. Local Governments can submit information on these by Monday 19 August 2022. Nominations are open for public comment here.
Vulnerable native species returned to Dirk Hartog Island
Historic day for single-use plastic bans
International recognition for WA Parks and Wildlife Service Aboriginal ranger
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Ecosystem services of street verges
New research highlights diverse stakeholder perspectives on greening roadside verges in Perth.
Image Source: N. Pauli
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National Tree Day 2022
Encourage your communities to get out and plant on National Tree Day, Sunday 31 July! Local Governments can join Australia's largest community tree-planting and nature care event by registering to host an event.
Image Source: National Tree Day
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Date: 31 August & 1 September
Location: Wembley
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Date: 13-16 February 2023
Location: The University of Western Australia
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Date: 11 August
Location: Online
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WALGA Environment Team Contacts
Manager, Waste and Environment - Rebecca Brown (08) 9213 2063
Senior Policy Advisor, Environment - Jade Mains (08) 9213 2027
Graduate Policy Officer, Environment - Sarah Twyford (08) 9213 2009
Policy Officer, Biodiversity & Natural Area Management - Renata Zelinova (08) 9213 2521
Project Officer, Biodiversity and Sustainability / Grant Facilitator, Urban Forest -
Melanie Davies (08) 9213 2065
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