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Department sets annual draw on Gnangara mound

December 19, 2008

The Gnangara and Jandakot mounds will supply 147 GL to the Perth integrated water supply scheme (IWSS) in the next 12 months after the department's annual licensing decision for the Water Corporation.

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On track with water reform

December 19, 2008

Western Australia's achievements in implementing the National Water Initiative

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Water licence applications welcome

December 08, 2008

The Department of Water is encouraging surface water users in the Whicher area to apply for a water licence.

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See what's in plan for Pilbara water in 2030

December 02, 2008

Western Australians are being urged to inspect the visionary plan that will guide water resource management in the Pilbara region for the next 25 years.

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Stormwater harvesting could help recharge aquifers

December 01, 2008

There are a number of options for better managing stormwater - according to a report commissioned by the Department of Water.

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One-off rainfall event is helping future flood planning

November 26, 2008

When 113 millimetres of rain fell in Albany last week (Thursday 20 November), it marked what is considered to be a one in 100-year rainfall event and has sparked great interest with the local regional office of the Department of Water.

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'Wetlands and Waterways' poetry competition unearths Avon's bush poets

November 25, 2008

A wetlands and waterways poetry competition held by the Department of Water as part of the Avon Ribbons of Blue project has brought some budding Henry Lawson's to the surface.

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Leschenault Inlet clean up

November 25, 2008

The Department of Water and the Leschenault Catchment Council have teamed up for the annual clean up around the Leschenault Inlet on Tuesday December 2.

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Domestic bore owners' assistance required

November 21, 2008

The Department of Water is urging private domestic bore owners to assist with its annual groundwater sampling program being conducted in Exmouth this month.

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Department sets annual draw on Gnangara mound

November 20, 2008

The Gnangara and Jandakot mounds will supply 147GL to the Perth integrated water supply scheme (IWSS) in the next 12 months after the Department of Water's annual licensing decision for the Water Corporation.

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Local volunteers sought to help get rid of "Parki"

November 18, 2008

Volunteers are being sought by the Department of Water to help eradicate a weed that is threatening sensitive Pilbara river systems and significant Aboriginal sites.

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Emergency rural water supplies not to be taken for granted

November 13, 2008

Recent rainfall across the South Western part of the State has improved water storage on many farms and sources of farmland community water, but farmers are still urged to conserve their supplies.

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