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Hi Eco-News Readers,
Eco-News is in a new format this month because WALGA has recently introduced new templates for all newsletters. The aim of this change is to achieve a standardised look for all WALGA communications. Due to the changes we only have space for a limited number of articles.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this issue and we apologise for those we couldn't fit. We encourage feedback on the new template so feel free get in touch and let us know what you think.
Michelle Brent, Environment Policy Officer - 9213 2027
In this issue...
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| Professionals Unite for Conference |
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The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will host a thought-provoking Environmental Conference: One World, One Community on World Environment Day, Thursday, 5 June featuring renowned scientist Dr Karl.
Now in its second year, the Conference attracts delegates from around Western Australia to discuss environmental impacts across the themes of air, water, land and biodiversity.
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| 'Save the Crabs, then eat Them' Campaign |
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In winter 2013, the South West Catchments Council and its partners embarked on a quirky, innovative advertising campaign that promises to heat up again in 2014.
The 'Save the Crabs, then eat Them' Campaign urged South West Coastal urban residents to 'hold off on the fertiliser til spring' in an effort to reduce the amount of nutrients entering coastal waterways during the winter months.
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| Biosecurity Updates |
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The following updates are from the Department of Food and Agriculture:
- European Wasps Rear their Ugly Heads
- Reduce the Impact of Stable Fly in the Heat
- Welcome News for Orchardists
Click here to read these stories. |
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| Bayswater Library Energy Efficiency Event |
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A community event was held at the Bayswater Library on Wednesday, 22 January to celebrate the completion of energy efficiency retrofits at the facility.
City of Bayswater Mayor, Cr Sylvan Albert, opened the event by acknowledging the staff involved in the upgrades, the Commonwealth funding and the involvement of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).
The upgrades included the replacement of the old fluorescent tubes with LED lighting, and the replacement of the air conditioning with a more efficient model.
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| Turn ‘Trash’ into ‘Treasure’: Use Waste to Make Your Own Creation! |
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The combined Local Government program Switch your thinking! is calling for budding young inventors and artists to participate in this years’ Young Reinventor of Year Competition.
The competition will teach students to think differently about waste; identifying alternative ways in which waste can be reused to create something new; and learning how they can turn everyday waste into the next great invention or artistic creation!
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| Regional Food Recycling |
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| Did you know that Australians waste four million tonnes of food annually worth an estimated cost of over five billion dollars?
In order combat some of this loss, the City of Bunbury, together with the shires of Harvey, Collie, Capel, Dardanup and Donnybrook-Balingup have joined together to recycle food and garden vegetation into beneficial soil improver and mulch, through controlled composting.
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| Use Waterwise Approved Products to Reduce Council Water Use |
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In Western Australia we are lucky to have long warm days that allow us to spend time outside and enjoy the many council maintained public open spaces.
With vast numbers of gardens, parks, playgrounds and sporting grounds being maintained, the quality of the gardening products used to maintain these areas is very important.
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| Free Eco-Home Audits |
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As part of the City of Joondalup's Think Green Energy Program Joondalup residents are being offered free Eco-Home Audits during 2013/14.
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| 2014 Great Cocky Count - Sunday, 6 April |
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Being involved is very easy – volunteers go to a specified location and count all the cockatoos flying into their night-time roosting trees. The survey only takes an hour, starting 30 minutes before sunset.
For more information and register as a volunteer click here. |
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| What's Hot in Policy |
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Click here to read about the work the WALGA environment team have been doing.
This article includes updates from WALGA's Environment Policy, Climate Change and Local Biodiversity Program teams. |
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WHAT'S ON? |
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| LESS IS MORE FESTIVAL
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| Saturday 22 February 9:30am-5pm |
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The Less is More Festival is returning to the western suburbs for 2014, with a bumper line-up of workshops on food, gardening, healthy lifestyles, conscious living and children’s activities.
And in the spirit of Less being More, thanks to the generosity of the presenters and organisers, it’s all free. |
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| For more information click here. |
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| BUSH SKILLS FOR THE HILLS: GREEN CARD TRAINING |
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Saturday 22 February
9am - 12pm |
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This workshop covers all aspects of safety for volunteers working in bushland areas, including Hazardous Substance Handling Training. This accreditation is now required for any Shire of Kalamunda volunteer wanting to use chemicals provided by the Shire.
Venue: Gooseberry Hill Multi Use Facility, 42 Ledger Road, Gooseberry Hill. |
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| For more information visit the Shire of Kalamunda's website. |
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| BUSH SKILLS FOR THE HILLS: BIRD IDENTIFICATION |
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| Saturday 1 March 9am-12pm |
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Want to know what birds you are hearing and how to recognise them by their calls? Join Naturalist, Eric McCrumb, on a walk and talk through Jorgensen Park to find out about the local birds in the area.
Venue: Jorgensen Park Pavillion, 20 Kalamunda Weir Rd, Kalamunda. |
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| For more information visit the Shire of Kalamunda's website. |
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| FREE EARTH CARERS COURSE |
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| Starting Thursday 13 March |
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Residents in Perth’s western suburbs are invited to attend a free waste and sustainability course starting Thursday, 13 March.
The Earth Carers course is ideal for people interested in learning practical skills to live with less waste.
The course runs for five sessions (over three weeks) at community centres throughout the western suburbs. Earth Carers course participants also receive exclusive invitations to free workshops, outdoor movie nights, tours and more. |
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| For more information visit the Earth Careers website. |
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| BUSH SKILLS FOR THE HILLS: PHOTO MONITORING ESSENTIALS |
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| Saturday 8 March 9am-12pm |
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Want to effectively monitor the progress of your revegetation or weed control works? Concerned about the impact of Dieback on the tree canopy?
Come along to learn how to effectively undertake photo monitoring using simple techniques for worthwhile project outcomes.
Venue: Poison Gully Reserve, cnr Littlefield Rd & Gully Close, High Wycombe. |
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| For more information visit the Shire of Kalamunda's website. |
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| KWINANA GREAT COCKY COUNT WORKSHOP |
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| Saturday 22 March 2:30pm |
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This will be a great opportunity for those interested in being involved in the Great Cocky Count of 2014, Sunday 6 April, to find a bit more about the event and how volunteers can collect information in their area.
Venue: John Wellard Community Centre, cnr of Runnymede Gate and The Strand. |
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| To register, please email the Bushcare Officer or call 9439 0418. |
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| SWAN REGION STRATEGY FOR NRM: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORUM |
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| April 2014 |
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Local Government staff and Councillors in the Perth area are invited to attend a Local Government Forum to discuss natural resource management in the region.
The purpose of the forum will be to explore the issues and opportunities affecting local government involvement in natural resource management.
The outcomes of this forum will inform the development of the draft Swan Region Strategy for NRM.
The forum will be held in early April, with dates and venue to be confirmed. |
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| For more information or to register your interest, email NRM Strategy Coordinator, Greer Gilroy or call 9374 3302. |
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West Leederville, WA 6007
PO Box 1544, West Perth WA 6872
Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9322 2611
Email: info@walga.asn.au
www.walga.asn.au |
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