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Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

We manage and regulate Western Australia's environment and water resources.

Announcements

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Media release

Pilbara company fined for illegal dumping

The operators of an accommodation facility in Newman have been ordered to pay more than $17,000 for unlawfully burying oil and other pollutants about 50 metres from the Fortescue River, and within the Newman Public Drinking Water Reserve.
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Media release

Funds allocated for rebuilding the Australind Jetty

The Government of Western Australia allocated funding for jetty rebuilding works in the 2022–23 financial year and the department has initiated the procurement process to enable work to commence as early as practicable.
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Media release

Waste facility near Dardanup fined for breaching licence condition

A waste management facility near Dardanup has been fined $18,000 and ordered to pay costs of $788.30 in the Bunbury Magistrates Court after a Department of Water and Environmental Regulation investigation found the company had breached a condition of its licence.
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What we do

As the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), we support Western Australia’s community, economy and environment by managing and regulating the state’s environment and water resources.

Water services

Water services

We ensure our water resources meet the needs of the community, ecosystems and economic development.

Environmental services

Environmental regulation services

We make sure that environmental values are protected, and that development is sustainable.

Hotlines

Hotlines

Call our hotlines to report concerns about pollution, contamination or illegal activity.

Programs

Programs

We have more than 20 programs that support sustainably managing our water resources and environment.

Consultation

Consultation

Read about our current and past public consultations.

Community updates

Community updates

Learn about matters of interest to the community and stakeholders.

Bodies supported by the department

We support the work of 10 water and environmental bodies.

Corporate information

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Contact

Unlawful native vegetation clearing hotline
Telephone:
1300 784 782
(24 hours)

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The Freedom of Information Act 1992 (FOI Act) gives every person the right to seek access to documents held by government agencies. Documents may comprise written material, plans and drawings, photographs, tape recording, films, videotapes or information stored in a computerised form.

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Page reviewed 21 September 2022

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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