Environment information services

Environmental matters including weather information, prescribed burns, bushfire alerts and air quality.

Access data from weather stations and radars

Our network of automatic weather stations and radars throughout the state provide timely, relevant and local weather data to assist growers and regional communities.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Access real time extreme weather data for Western Australia

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.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Access weather and radar application programming interfaces

Our web application programming interfaces (API) portal includes APIs for integrating with weather stations and radar estimated rainfall data.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Alcoa Wagerup Alumina Refinery

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is conducting two assessments relating to Alcoa of Australia Limited’s (Alcoa) Wagerup Alumina Refinery.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

An Issues Paper on Native Vegetation in Western Australia

Issues paper for public consultation

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Banksia Grove odours investigation

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Bellevue - Former Waste Control Site

On 15 February 2001, fire destroyed a liquid waste treatment and recycling facility at 1 Bulbey Street, Bellevue.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Bio-Organics Pty Ltd Oakford

Bio-Organics operated a licensed compost manufacturing facility at Lot 36 Abernethy Road from 2002 to June 2014.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Busselton Waste Facility—Groundwater Investigations

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Check air quality in Western Australia

Hourly update of air quality in Western Australia.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Clean Energy Future Fund

The Clean Energy Future Fund was launched in April 2020 and supports the implementation of innovative clean energy projects in Western Australia.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Clean Energy Future Fund - Round 1 Documents

CEFF - Round 1 Documents

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Clean-up collaboration to maximise insurance benefits

The State-led Wooroloo Coordinated Residential Clean-up Program is making good progress with the first on-site clean-ups on track for early April.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Cleanaway Guildford Materials Recovery Facility

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Cockburn Air Quality

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Consultation draft: Native vegetation policy for WA

Western Australia’s native vegetation is unique, biodiverse and internationally renowned. It is worth protecting, now and for future generations.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Consultation: Climate change in Western Australia

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Consultation: Compliance and Enforcement Policy

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Consultation: Single use plastic issues paper

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Containers for Change

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Dardanup Waste Precinct

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Derby groundwater allocation plan

The Derby groundwater allocation plan is open for public comment until 5pm (WST) Monday 31 May 2021.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Draft Guideline: Dust emissions

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking public comment on the draft Guideline: Dust emissions

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

DWER Policy Framework

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

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

DWER Regulatory documents

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Electric Vehicle Strategy

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Emergency alerts and warnings

Emergency WA provides the best available emergency information for a range of hazards including bush fires, floods and storms.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Enhancing our climate resilience

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Find a known contaminated site

Search for sites that have been identified under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 using the Contaminated Sites Database interactive map.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Graph rainfall for grain-growing seasons

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.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Graph soil water for grain-growing seasons

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.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Great Southern Landfill (formerly Allawuna Landfill)

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).

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Live coastal cameras

Access our coast cameras to view current conditions of key coastal locations in Western Australia.

Department of Transport

Lot 20 Adelaide Street - Hazelmere

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Low carbon transition

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Mandurah Area Odours

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has received and is responding to odour complaints from residents in the Mandurah area.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Materials recycling facilities - Fire Pollution Prevention Strategy

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Mixed paper and cardboard processing infrastructure fund

The Western Australian and Australian Governments are working together to transform Western Australia’s waste and recycling industry through the Recycling Modernisation Fund.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Newman Air Quality

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Osborne Park Odours

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

PFAS Investigations in Western Australia

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Plastics and tyres processing infrastructure fund

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Port Hedland Air Quality

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges that dust levels in the Pilbara region can be higher than other areas in the state.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Prescribed burns notifications

A listing of all prescribed burns being conducted in the state today and those in progress.

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Site planning meetings start

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Stanley Road Waste Management Facility

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).

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Statewide Clearing Permit CPS 818/15 – Main Roads Western Australia

Clearing Permit CPS 818/1 was granted to Main Roads Western Australia (Main Roads) on 11 November 2005 by the then Department of Environment.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Tim’s Thicket Waste Management Facility

Background

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

View forecasted seasonal climate information

This service provides to date information about the coming season and its potential impacts on cropping and agriculture.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Waste not, want not: issues paper consultation

2019 public consultation on the Waste not, want not: valuing waste as a resource issues paper

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Waste not, want not: Valuing waste as a resource

Consultation summary report

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Water and Environmental Regulation one-stop shop

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation one-stop shop provides information about water licensing, environment regulation, and environmental assessments.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Western Australian Climate Change Policy

The Western Australian Climate Policy sets out the State Government’s plan for a climate-resilient community and a prosperous low-carbon future.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Westpork Pty Ltd – Boscabel (formerly operated by GD Pork Pty Ltd)

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.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Consult services offered by local governments or the Federal Government

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