WA Health is advising people to avoid contact with algal blooms that have recently been seen along Perth’s coastline. Our officers are working with WA Health and relevant local government authorities to monitor potentially impacted foreshore areas. More: ow.ly/KxQt50RmXYq

Our Deputy Director General Chris Shaw is recruiting for multiple senior leadership positions in his Approvals portfolio.

Interested?: ow.ly/TRsv50RiHKO

#ChooseYourEnvironment #TakeTheLead #WAJobs #WAPublicSector #WeAreHiring

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Our #HealthyRivers team have been helping install fish hotels as part of a collaborative project with Harvey River Restoration Taskforce, to restore habitat for aquatic life in the Harvey River 🐟. Thank you to Minister for Water Simone McGurk for coming to see the work! More: ow.ly/jk9V50RlRkv

Our officers are continuing intensive investigations into odour complaints within the Nambeelup, Secret Harbour, Singleton and #Mandurah areas.

Visit our Community updates page for today’s update: ow.ly/vKaG50RlQfN

Today's United Nations #InternationalMotherEarthDay is a good reminder that we need a shift to a more climate resilient economy that works for both people and the planet.

What does this mean for #WesternAustralia ? Read the #ClimateAdaptation Strategy: ow.ly/930t50RgNRj

Sediment removal along the shoreline of the Vasse Estuary has commenced this week, led by Water Corporation, us at DWER and supported by CityBusselton.

Residents are hopeful the work will reduce smells in summer months caused by the exposed sediments.

#WAEstuaries #DWERatWork

The #BindjarebDjilba committee met recently to progress policy and planning initiatives to minimise future sources of nutrients to the Peel-Harvey estuary.

Learn more about the Bindjareb Djilba (Peel-Harvey estuary) Protection Plan: ow.ly/S3jP50RiIOQ

#WAestuaries

Our Deputy Director General Dennis O’Reilly is searching for an Executive Director Strategy and Organisational Reform to join his Strategy and Performance team here at DWER.

#TakeTheLead in organisational transformation and apply ow.ly/5PCB50RgTNx

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We're proud that the #WaterwisePerth Action Plan is a finalist in this year's #AustralianWaterAwards .

Learn more about the 2019 plan and its successor, #KepKatitjin , in this 3min video from AWA: youtube.com/watch?v=w1Wnjw…

#waterwise #BeWaterWise #Ozwater24

Our Deputy Director General Emily Briggs is looking for skilled leaders to join her Climate and Sustainability team at DWER.

#TakeTheLead protecting WA’s unique environment and water resources. More: wa.gov.au/service/enviro…

#ChooseYourEnvironment
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Our investigation into groundwater-dependent ecosystems prepares to ramp up for the field season in the #Kimberley in Western Australia's north.

Learn more about #groundwater investigations at ow.ly/ygS850QYu13

#DWERatWork #WaterMonitoring #WaterScience

Calling all #WesternAustralian teachers!
With students heading back to the classroom this week, are you looking for educational resources that feature lessons on #sustainability ? Look no further than the #WasteSorted Schools Program More: ow.ly/q8Ea50R1RGU

Are you ready to take the lead at Western Australia’s primary water and environmental regulator?

As our Director General Alistair Jones explains, we are recruiting for multiple senior leadership positions.
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Western Australians are encouraged to have their say in the development of a new National Water Agreement. The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed a discussion paper on a new agreement. Find out more: ow.ly/rZMk50RcQro

We’re seeking former staff members to join us at our inaugural staff reunion on #WorldEnvironmentDay , June 5, at Perth City Farm in East Perth to celebrate the legacy you helped build!

👉Learn more and register by May 5 ow.ly/WX5650R3QTE

Spread the word - nominations for the 2024 WasteSorted Awards are open!

Know an individual, business, or organisation championing waste reduction in WA? Nominate them here: ow.ly/B2TE50Rc1zI

#WasteSortedAwards2024 #wastereduction #nominationsopen

Eighteen residents attended a Community Briefing on the sediment removal project near the Vasse Estuary.

DWER, @Watercorpwa and City of Busselton were on hand to answer questions about the project, commencing this month, which aims to reduce odour from sediments. #WAEstuaries

Living a #low -waste life is now easier than ever! When you shop at bulk food stores you can bring your storage containers to refill your pantry staples. Check out the #WasteSorted bulk food shops guide - wastesorted.wa.gov.au/blog/was-ultim…

This #YouthWeekWA , we are celebrating the first anniversary of our department's Youth Outreach Understanding and Networking Group ( #YOUNG ). YOUNG is open to all members of the department under 30 and provides early career advice and a network to connect with. #DWERatWork

As the weather starts to change, #BeAGreatSort and instead of buying new warmer clothes, check out your local charity shop, buy nothing groups or swap clothes with friends and family! More: ow.ly/fhCY50R1RxA

#WasteSorted #ReduceReuseRecycle #sustainability