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24 Nov 2020 | Update

We're doing everything possum-ible to keep our Busselton wildlife safe

Water Corporation is working with local organisations to protect native species including the Western Ringtail Possum and Carter’s Freshwater Mussel while we improve flood protection in the area.

  • Environment
  • Drainage
  • South West
One of our graduates Tamsin helping to rehome some Carter’s Freshwater Mussels.
24 Nov 2020 | Update

Planting for the future – helping the Carnaby’s cockatoo soar to new heights

Water Corporation is rehabilitating feeding grounds for the critically endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoo. Revegetation also helps to protect and recharge the Gnangara groundwater system.

  • Environment
  • Climate change
  • Community
Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan and DBCA staff member Mitch Borgogno.
24 Nov 2020 | Update

From little things, big things grow – supporting the next generation of water innovators

As part of our commitment to innovation, we’re partnering with university students to research solutions for some of our operational challenges.

  • Education
  • Wastewater
  • Water issues
Amitkumar Patel
13 Nov 2020 | Update

Jordin has wirriya liyan (happy spirit)

Jordin Payne is our Senior Advisor of Aboriginal Engagement and proud Nimanburr Djugun Yawuru person working in the North West Region. We’ve asked her to take us through her role and what it involves.

  • Community
  • North West
Jordin Payne
11 Nov 2020 | Update

Small grassroots business making a big impact in the Great Southern

The Denmark pipeline project is providing opportunities for local businesses like Impact Services to get involved and boost the local economy.

  • Denmark
  • Community
  • Projects
Tom Palfrey and Stuart Roberts from Impact Services
11 Nov 2020 | Update

Meet the local businesses boosting recycling awareness in Perth

We proudly support local businesses bringing recycling and sustainability programs to our community. Learn about our partners, their innovative programs and how to get involved.

  • Environment
  • Community
Students learning about the plastic recycling with Greenbatch founder Darren Lomman
04 Nov 2020 | Update

Perth a growing city with declining rainfall – adapting to the new normal

Meet our environmental scientist Vanessa Moscovis and learn how her team has been planning rainfall-resilient water sources to secure Perth’s future.

  • Climate change
  • Wastewater
Perth Western Autralia
29 Oct 2020 | Update

To teachers everywhere thank you for inspiring our future water champions

2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year. Yet, teachers everywhere made sure education continued, whatever way they could. It’s time to recognise and show appreciation to our dedicated educators who make a difference every day.

  • Education
  • Waterwise
Waterwise schools program image
19 Oct 2020 | Update

Every drop of wastewater recycled at Margaret River facility

Margaret River Wastewater Treatment Plant services the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. Recent upgrades have doubled the plant’s capacity to 3 million litres of wastewater per day to accommodate for rising population.

  • South West
  • Climate change
  • Wastewater
Margaret River, WA wastewater recycling plant
19 Oct 2020 | Update

Denmark is drying out – How this town is tackling climate change

Denmark is a town that has experienced climate change first hand. In response, the local community has saved 32 million litres of water during 2020.

  • Great Southern
  • Climate change
  • Environment
Denmark beaches