WALGA’s Environment and Climate Change Newsletter
Issue 11 - November 2021
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17 Local Governments Included in New Quarantine Area for Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is responding to detections of the Polyphagous shot-hole borer in the Perth area. Those within the Quarantine Area (QA) must not remove any PSHB host wood or green waste material outside the QA without prior approval. The Quarantine Area Notice for the exotic pest beetle has extended to include 17 Local Government Areas. Resources are available for Local Governments in PSHB risks, detection, reporting and advice to local communities.
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2021-22 Urban Canopy Grant Program: Plantings Underway
WALGA has partnered with the Water Corporation to deliver urban canopy grant funding to Local Governments, which aims to increase tree canopy in high urban heat risk areas.
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Transitioning to Zero Emissions Transport
WALGA partnered with Gemtek to provide a Local Government seminar stream at the iDriveWA Towards Zero Emissions Conference and Expo 2021, held on Thursday, 4 November.
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Native Vegetation Clearing Referrals Guidelines
Guidelines on the new referrals process are now available. DWER will provide further information on the process and its practical application at a WALGA hosted event for Local Governments on Wednesday, 8 December.
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Cockburn's Environmental and Sustainable Leadership Rewarded
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New Round of Living Green Schools Fund Announced
The City of Stirling is delivering important seed-funding for schools to achieve sustainability goals.
Image Source: City of Stirling
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City of Canning Significant Tree Policy Adoption
The City of Canning has adopted their inaugural Significant Tree Policy in support of their Urban Forest Strategy.
Image Source: City of Canning
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Bird Waterers: Providing Clean Fresh Water for Birdlife
The Town of Victoria Park has installed locally manufactured, sustainable bird waterers for the hot summers ahead.
Image Source: Georgina Wilson
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Mountain Bike Trail Building Workshop
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River educated local youth about sanctioned and unsanctioned trail building.
Image Source: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
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Water Wise in Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo hosted a workshop for industry experts to assess its performance as a Water Sensitive City.
Image Source: City of Wanneroo
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State Natural Resource Management Program Grants
Local Government authorities are eligible to apply for community stewardship and collaboration grants to support community-based projects that serve to protect and restore the local environment.
Preparing Australian Communities - Local Stream Program Funding
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has announced funding for locally identified and locally led projects to improve the resilience of communities against natural hazards. Local Governments with eligible projects can apply from Friday, 10 December.
Changes to the Environmental Protection Act 1986
On 22 October 2021, proclaimed amendments under Stage 2 of the Environmental Protection Amendment Act 2020 came into effect. WALGA has previously published a report identifying the changes relevant to Local Government.
State Government Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Information Pack
The State Government released an Information Pack, highlighting key policy commitments and actions to achieve continuous improvement in social and environmental outcomes for WA, which supports the Australian adoption of the United Nationals Sustainable Development Goals.
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Economic Costs of Natural Disasters in Australia
The Australian Business Roundtable released a Special Report, estimating the cost of natural disasters to be $73 billion per year by 2060 under a low emissions scenario.
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Saving the Snake-Necked Turtle
The South West Group is seeking interested Local Governments to participate in a community engagement program for snake-necked turtle conservation.
Image Source: City of Melville |
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Carbon Storage by Saltmarsh Communities
Perth NRM hosted a tour highlighting the collaboration with the City of Bayswater and Friends of Maylands Samphire (FOMS) in saltmarsh restoration.
Image Source: Dr. Ingrid Sieler |
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Skeleton Weed Surveillance Underway
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)'s skeleton weed Targeted Surveillance Program is currently underway with ground and drone searching. |
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For your Consideration...
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Consultation Sought for Climate Change Action
The City of Kalamunda signed WALGA's Climate Change Declaration earlier this year. Community consultation to inform the development of their Climate Change Action Plan is open until Thursday, 2 December.
BOM Severe Weather Outlook 2021-2022
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Annual WA Wetlands Conference 2022 - Call for Presentations Now Open
Date: Wednesday - Thursday, 2-3 February 2022
Venue: The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn
Image: Wetlands Centre Cockburn
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WALGA Environment Team Contacts
A/ Environment Policy Manager - Garry Middle, 9213 2049
A/ Environment Policy Advisor - Jade Mains, 9213 2027
Environment Project Officer - Barbara Putica, 9213 2003
Biodiversity and Natural Area Management Policy Advisor - Renata Zelinova, 9213 2521
Project Coordinator, Regional Climate Alliances - Gemma Cook, 9213 2009
Biodiversity and Sustainability Project Officer / Urban Forest Grant Facilitator -
Melanie Davies, 9213 2065
CoastWA Local Government Facilitator - Lucy Sheehy, 9213 2018 |
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