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Plans to target source points of Hardy Inlet blooms

November 18, 2009

Recent macro algal blooms in south west's inland waters highlight the link between nutrients from the catchments and water quality in the estuaries, the Department of Water has reported.

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WA a world leader in understanding vital aquifers

October 23, 2009

A recent assessment of national water reform by the Australian Government has found Western Australia is leading the way in regards to modelling how vital underground aquifers work.

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Seasonal smells from Princess Royal Harbour

October 21, 2009

Visitors and residents of Albany may have noticed some bright green algae at the western end of Princess Royal Harbour.

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New approach to timing Wilson Inlet bar opening

October 13, 2009

Future openings of the Wilson Inlet sandbar will be guided by a review completed last week by the Department of Water.

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Water source protection plan for Denmark and Quickup Rivers

September 29, 2009

The Department of Water is preparing water source protection plans for the Denmark and Quickup Rivers and is keen to hear from local people on how the rivers’ water quality can be best protected.

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Successful revegetation program completed in Dale River catchment

September 25, 2009

The Department of Water has successfully completed a revegetation program in the Dale River catchment that will improve the important waterway's health.

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Gingin water plan responds to area's needs

September 22, 2009

A Draft Gingin surface water allocation plan was released today by the Department of Water for a three month public comment period.

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Jurien groundwater plan released for comment

September 18, 2009

The Department of Water has released the Jurien groundwater area allocation plan for public comment today. The plan is open for a three month period ending 18 December 2009.

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Sustainability of groundwater resources focus of new plan

August 14, 2009

The Department of Water has released the Arrowsmith groundwater area allocation plan for a three month public comment period starting today.

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Waterways move to new regional hub has natural appeal

August 12, 2009

Change is occurring in the Peel region with the Peel Waterways Centre officially closing down and the new Department of Water regional office to be opened this Friday 14 August.

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Community forum discussions about the future of the Gnangara groundwater system

August 06, 2009

A public forum will be held next week at the CSIRO in Floreat to provide information on how to 'have your say' on future management of the Gnangara groundwater system.

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Annual Hotham-Williams Rivers Salinity Snapshot

August 06, 2009

The health of the Hotham-Williams Rivers will be given its yearly check-up when the sixth annual Hotham-Williams Rivers Salinity Snapshot is held next Thursday (13 August 2009).

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