Events

ECA 36th Annual New Year Breakfast

Frasers Function Centre, Kings Park Kings Park

You are invited to attend the Environmental Consultants Association’s 36th Annual New Year Breakfast Tuesday 6th February 2024 | 7.30am - 9.00am Frasers Function Centre, Kings Park - Room 1| 60 Fraser Ave | West Perth $20 for Members | $30 for non-Members Members and Non Members Welcome!

Victorian Biodiversity Conference 2024

I Building, Deakin University Burswood Campus 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria, Australia

The Victorian Biodiversity Conference aims to:​ Showcase projects involving Victorian institutions related to biodiversity (everything from local to global projects). Strengthen networks between Victorian institutions working on biodiversity (academia, industry, not-for-profit and government). Highlight the exceptional work of early career researchers and professionals, while providing networking opportunities with those more established in their careers. ​…

Webinar Stormwater Fundamentals Series │ The Rational Method

Online - Times in AWST

This is the first of the sessions in the ‘Stormwater Fundamentals’ series in 2024, focussing on The Rational Method. In this session, you will learn the most commonly used hydrological model, The Rational Method. We’ll start with the basics, explaining each variable, including time of concentration, coefficient of runoff, catchment area and rainfall intensity –…

Webinar │ Unlocking Waterways: Improving River Connectivity and Restoring Ecosystems

Online - Times in AWST

As the Asia-Pacific region grapples with harmonizing growth and sustainability, our waterways demand immediate attention. Sustainable fisheries, the lifeblood of dietary needs in the region, hinge on the integrity and connectivity of our rivers. Infrastructure, though instrumental for development, has inadvertently compromised the health of vital river basins, particularly the Mekong River Basin. In this…

Shorebird Food Monitoring Program │ Sampling Sessions

Leschenault Estuary Leschenault, Australind, Western Australia, Australia

Looking for a fun citizen science opportunity? Join the Leschenault Catchment Council, and Edith Cowan University for the much-anticipated return of the Shorebird Food Monitoring Program in the Leschenault Estuary. After attending the information session on 18th January to find out what's involved, and then joining us on Saturday 3rd February for an induction in…

Sustainability – Waterwise with Educator Chris Ferreira @ Wanneroo Library

Wanneroo Library Rocca Way, WAnneroo, Western Australia, Australia

Do you want to save money on plants and water use, as well as enjoying a beautiful garden? Join us for an interactive workshop, discover valuable insights on waterwise gardening, effective mulching, managing garden waste, creating a 'natural air conditioner,' enhancing soil quality, and more. Check out an actual Forever Project garden during the session.…

International day of Women and Girls in Science

A significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world. Even though women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are still under-represented in these fields. Gender equality has always been a core issue for the…

Webinar │ Understanding CoastWA Grants 2024

Online - Times in AWST

The 2024–25 CoastWA grant programs will open in early February. The grants provide funding for projects to manage and protect the Western Australian coastline. WALGA will be holding a CoastWA Grants Webinar in partnership with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and the Department of Transport. The webinar will include an overview of the grant…

Information Session 1 │ Development Assessment Panel Reforms and Significant Development Pathway

Online - AWST

Changes to Western Australia's planning system are proposed to reform the development Assessment Panel (DAP) system and introduce a new permanent development assessment pathway for significant development from 1 March 2024. The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage will be hosting two online information sessions about the final details. These sessions are open to the…