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Last updated: 2 June 2023

Announcements

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Spreading the word about accurate fertiliser spreading

Farmers keen to get the most out of their fertiliser investment joined us at a series of seven Accu-Spread demonstration days across south-west WA as part of the State Government’s Healthy Estuaries WA program.
Media release

Gold miner fined for hypersaline spill

A gold mining company has been fined $41,000 plus costs for allowing a large quantity of saline water to be discharged from its mine into the environment.
Public notice

DWER Bunbury office move

Update. Relocation of our Department of Water and Environmental Regulation's Bunbury office has been completed and the former premises are permanently closed. The new office is now open to the public for business and is located at 71 McCombe Road, Bunbury 6230. 
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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.

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Water services

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

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

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

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

Michelle Andrews

Director General, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Contact

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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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