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Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

We manage and regulate Western Australia's environment and water resources.
Last updated: 17 March 2023

Announcements

Manea Senior College teacher Lynette Hillier and students with DWER's Caitlyn O'Dea
News story

Celebrating World Seagrass Day

In celebration of the first United Nations-recognised World Seagrass Day, our seagrass team ran a field exercise with a group of Year 12 students on the banks of the Leschenault Estuary.
News story

DWER opens doors for top grads

We have embarked on extensive graduate engagement campaign activities, including career information events and a digital register of interest in employment in 2024.
Media release

$15,000 fine for asbestos dumper

An employee of an asbestos removal company who dumped a load of asbestos on the side of a road in Casuarina has been fined $15,000.
Fined
Media release

Cockburn Cement fined for odour breaches

Cement and lime manufacturer Cockburn Cement Limited (CCL) has been fined $290,000 after being found guilty of six counts of allowing unreasonable emissions (odour) from its premises in Munster.

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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 several 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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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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