This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay theme is #BeatPlasticPollution – and that’s what our Rivers and Estuaries Science team are doing. They’ve surveyed the Swan Canning Estuary with DWER WA to work out where plastics accumulate and to provide a baseline for future research.

Woylies in havens lose anti-predator traits. They are a common source of animals for reintroductions to former wild areas, but they may lack the match-fitness to evade predators. Great article Tash Harrison Nicki Mitchell Jaana Dielenberg Adrian Biodiversity and Conservation Science theconversation.com/too-small-and-…

Smoke Alert for Broome townsite and people travelling along Manari Road and Broome-Cape Leveque Road in the Shire of Broome Visit emergency.wa.gov.au

Smoke Alert for Dales Campground and surrounds in Karijini National Park in the Shire of Ashburton Visit emergency.wa.gov.au

A new five-year strategy will guide management of invasive feral cats in WA, and it's backed by a $7.6 million investment in the 2023-24 State Budget. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NOpC24

On the eve of the 2022-23 bushfire season, the south west region hosted an innovative research project to better understand bushfire behaviour through the use of portable radar technology. Take a look at the video to learn more! Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia DFES Natural Hazards Research Australia Monash University

DBCA incident controller Peter Hartley has provided an update on the next steps in the response to the whale stranding at Cheynes Beach.

A sad outcome despite everyone's best efforts to try and save these pilot whales in Albany. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the more than 250 volunteers and 100 plus DBCA staff. See the final update and thank you from incident controller Peter Hartley: facebook.com/WAParksWildlif…

Work is underway on the new picnic and day use area at John Forrest National Park, with construction of the new entry road also commencing soon. Read more 👉 bit.ly/454O312

Smoke Alert for north eastern suburbs of Perth between Mariginiup and Gnangara including Jandabup in the Perth Metropolitan area and City of Wanneroo Visit emergency.wa.gov.au

12:23 PM - Bushfire ADVICE for south-eastern part of Wyndham in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY: bit.ly/2fqBkya

Smoke Alert for north eastern suburbs of Perth between Mariginiup and Gnangara including Jandabup in the Perth Metropolitan and City of Wanneroo Visit emergency.wa.gov.au

04:04 PM - Bushfire ADVICE for south-eastern parts of Wyndham in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY: bit.ly/2fqBkya

10:13 AM - Bushfire ADVICE for south-eastern parts of Wyndham in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY: bit.ly/2fqBkya

12:27 PM - Bushfire ALL CLEAR for south-eastern part of Wyndham in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY: bit.ly/2fqBkya

Smoke Alert for north eastern suburbs of Perth between Mariginiup and Gnangara including Jandabup in the Perth Metropolitan area and the City of Wanneroo Visit emergency.wa.gov.au

Smoke Alert for Ellenbrook, Jandabup, Gnangara and surrounds in the Perth Metropolitan Area, City of Wanneroo and City of Swan Visit emergency.wa.gov.au

‘Biosecurity: It’s up to you!’ is the theme for the Dieback Information Group conference on 30-31 August. An informative two days of knowledge sharing on some of WA’s largest environmental biosecurity threats. For more information visit bit.ly/DIGconf2023 📸: Mia Townsend

Smoke Alert for Wanneroo, Marijiniup, Melaleuca, Lexia and Banksia Grove and surrounding roads in the City of Wanneroo and City of Swan Visit emergency.wa.gov.au

A dibbler born on Dirk Hartog Island National Park has been found with pouch young. This means that dibblers reintroduced to Dirk Hartog Island National Park are breeding AND so are their offspring! Another successful milestone for the #Returnto1616 Ecological Restoration Project