Our network of automatic weather stations and radars throughout the state provide timely, relevant and local weather data to assist growers and regional communities.
The extreme weather events tool uses data from the department's extensive weather station network to map extreme temperatures, either below or above a specified threshold.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is conducting two assessments relating to Alcoa of Australia Limited’s (Alcoa) Wagerup Alumina Refinery.
Odour complaints have been received from Banksia Grove, Carramar and Tapping residents. The complaints have mainly occurred through winter months when there are frequent light winds from the north.
The Busselton Waste Facility on Rendezvous Road operated as a Class II landfill between the late 1960s and 2012—accepting mixed household and industrial waste. The facility is now a waste transfer station.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) continues to investigate and respond to complaints of dust and odours impacting the suburbs of Munster, Beeliar and Yangebup in the City of Cockburn to ensure that the health and amenity of the community is protected.
In September 2019, the Government of Western Australia commenced a 12-week public consultation period to seek feedback on climate change issues and opportunities for the state outlined in the Climate change in Western Australia – Issues paper.
Following the creation of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation on 1 July 2017, development of a Compliance and Enforcement Policy commenced to replace the policies of the three former departments.
The State Government sought your input on approaches to reduce single-use plastic items and their associated impacts in 2019 during a 13-week consultation period for the Let’s not draw the short straw – reducing single-use plastic issues paper.
From 1 October 2020, Western Australians will be able to cash in their eligible drink containers for a 10 cent refund at any of the more than 200 authorised Containers for Change refund points across the State.
A number of waste facilities are located in close proximity in the Dardanup area. DWER has received a number of complaints from the community in relation to odour and dust emissions and the method of operation of some premises within the Precinct.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (the department) has implemented a Policy Framework to ensure all documents across our business areas are classified into a clear and structured document hierarchy and governance model
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (the department) has implemented a Policy Framework initiative to classify all documents across our business areas into a clear and structured document hierarchy and governance model.
The State Government has developed an Electric Vehicle Strategy to prepare for the transition to low and zero-emission electric vehicles and maximise the benefits to our state.
Safeguarding the health and resilience of our community, economy and environment requires an understanding of the ways our climate will change, and strategies to enhance our preparedness.
Rainfall to date graphs show the rainfall accumulated from the start of the grain growing season and can be used as a tool in the seasonal decision-making process.
Soil water graphs show the amount of soil water accumulated through the grain growing season and can be used as a tool in the seasonal decision making process.
In July 2017, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) received a concurrent works approval and licence application from Alkina Holdings Pty Ltd to construct a putrescible landfill site within part of Lot 4869 Great Southern Highway in St Ronans (Allawuna Farm).
The referral process allows prospective applicants to refer their proposed native vegetation clearing activities to the department so we can decide if they need a permit.
Hazelland Pty Ltd owns a former landfill site at Lot 20 Adelaide Street in Hazelmere (Lot 20), which has been classified as contaminated - remediation required under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (CS Act) since 2010. In accordance with its classification, Lot 20 is required to be remediated.
Western Australia’s aspiration of net zero emissions by 2050 will ensure business well placed to thrive in a low-carbon world and Western Australians can look forward to a secure, sustainable future.
DWER has developed and implemented a Materials Recycling Facilities Fire Pollution and Prevention Strategy, to mitigate and manage the risk of fire-related environmental harm and pollution and any impacts on waste management.
The Western Australian and Australian Governments are working together to transform Western Australia’s waste and recycling industry through the Recycling Modernisation Fund.
The WA Government acknowledges that dust levels in the Pilbara region can be higher than other areas in the State and will be taking a whole-of-Government approach in Newman in particular to ensure that the impacts of dust are well understood and regulated to the appropriate levels.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has received odour complaints from the Osborne Park community. These odours have been traced to Bartter Enterprises Pty Ltd (Steggles) and Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd (Inghams) premises in Osborne Park.
The PFAS (per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances) National Environmental Management Plan (PFAS NEMP) establishes a practical basis for nationally consistent environmental guidance and standards for managing PFAS contamination.
The Western Australian and Australian Governments are working together to transform Western Australia’s waste and recycling industry through the Recycling Modernisation Fund. This closed on 17 August 2020 and proponents were shortlisted for more detailed evaluation which concluded in January 2021.
The Minister for Climate Action, Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, has launched the development of the sectoral emissions reduction strategies, a core commitment of the Western Australian Climate Policy
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has processed more than 130 Authority to Act forms as part of the Wooroloo Bushfire Coordinated Residential Clean-up Program.
The Stanley Road Waste Facility is operated by the Bunbury Harvey Regional Council and is licensed by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation one-stop shop provides information about water licensing, environment regulation, and environmental assessments.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) granted GD Pork Pty Ltd Works Approval W5865/2015/1 in September 2015, allowing for the construction of an intensive piggery on the corner of Albany Highway and Crapella Road in Boscabel near Kojonup.
Asbestos stabilisation work has been completed and residents who have submitted an Authority to Act form will be contacted in the next week (week starting 22 March) to start scheduling individual site clean-up planning meetings.
On 7 June 2019 the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation was informed by local interest groups of works being carried out at Yakka Munga Station.
