The Australian Water Association (AWA) offers a range of Australian Water Awards at both state and national levels which play an important role in promoting excellence and the contribution AWA members make to the community. Nominations for all branches and National …
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Signed in 2004, the National Water Initiative (NWI) is an intergovernmental agreement between the Australian, state and territory governments. It aims to improve the management of the nation’s water resources and provide greater certainty for future investment. The National Water …
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There once was a creek that began in the hills of Rainworth (Brisbane, Australia) and flowed through what is now Rosalie Village, where it mingled with a large swamp before winding its way through Milton to the Brisbane River. Though …
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The Bureau of Meteorology has released its National Water Account 2013 Summary, a comprehensive record of water resources for the 2012-13 year. Drier conditions in 2012-13 contributed to reduced inflows to storages and higher water use across much of Australia.
The NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer has released a report addressing cumulative impacts of activities in the Sydney water catchment, such as long wall mining and coal seam gas extraction, finding no evidence to suggest current activities in the catchment …
The new Brisbane City Plan 2014 has been approved and has a commencement date of 30 June 2014. It will guide how land in Brisbane can be used and developed. Environmental information resources include biodiversity and waterways, natural hazards (including …
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San Francisco has passed groundbreaking legislation to phase out the sale and distribution of plastic bottled water on municipal property. The ordinance applies to events, permitted vendors, and lease holders on San Francisco property, as well as City departments themselves. …
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Riverprize is a prestigious international environmental award, giving recognition, reward and support to those who have developed and implemented outstanding, visionary and sustainable programs in river management. Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Riverprize, comprising the Australian Riverprize, the …
A new online Global Freshwater Biodiversity Atlas presenting spatial information and species distribution patterns has been launched. The Atlas is a resource for better, evidenced-based decision making in the area of water policy, science and management.
The OECD report Environment at a Glance 2013: OECD Indicators offers a comprehensive snapshot of key environmental trends in OECD member countries since the early 1990s. Issues addressed include climate change, air pollution, biodiversity, water resources, and waste. The report reveals …