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Perth NRM recently worked with State and local government agencies to present a workshop highlighting the need for improved management of urban development sites

Seven case studies highlighting WA Local Government’s key success factors for achieving best practice management in erosion and sediment control are now available.

In 2018 the National Landcare Program and the City of Wanneroo funded Perth NRM to assess the practical use and adoption of improved soil water monitoring practices by horticulturists in the North of Perth Food Zone.

Whenever we see plumes of building sand in our suburban lakes, waterways and parklands, we can easily see some of the environmental impact of poor erosion and sediment management practices from local building sites.

Pollutants such as soil, sand and cement can be blown or washed away from subdivision, building and construction sites.

The City of Gosnells has developed a “Doing it right” webpage containing easy to understand technical specifications and information aimed at developers and builders

Local Laws are a significant tool for Local Government to manage compliance in regard to the prevention of erosion, sand drift and sediment loss, to protect amenity, stormwater infrastructure and the environment.

Staff from the proAlliance, a joint initiative between the Water Corporation and Suez (operators of the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant at Kwinana), have adopted their local beach and undertake regular beach clean-up events

Perth is renowned for its coastal lifestyle, enjoying many social, environmental, cultural and economic benefits from its natural environment.

Preventing and controlling soil erosion, sediment runoff and sand drift from building, subdivision and construction sites resulting from urban development is a significant issue for Local Governments (LGs).

During 2018 Perth NRM became involved in the process being undertaken by the Westport Taskforce. 

Fraser Eynon, the UWA Masters student undertaking the Sediment Research Project (SRP), resigned from his Masters course of study in November 2018.

As part of their end of year function, Gaia Resources approached Perth NRM to find a way to make a positive difference to the environment

Perth is renowned for its coastal lifestyle with residents enjoying many social,
environmental, cultural and economic benefits from the natural environment.

Perth NRM is excited to announce Kathleen Broderick as our new Coastal and Marine Program Manager (South Region).

The 2018 'Boneseed Blitz' took place during September and October and marked the 10 years of coordinated boneseed surveillance and control in the Perth Region.

Local government authorities (LGAs) play a significant role in environmental and sustainability management in Western Australia.

Australians are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of litter on our marine and coastal environments. 

A group of Stantec corporate volunteers converged in Cottesloe this month, getting their hands dirty and pulling weeds for a great cause.

One of Australia’s longest and most successful landcare initiatives, the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP), is celebrating 20 years of protecting and enhancing the Swan and Canning rivers catchments.