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Nature across WA

WA’s plants, animals, and ecosystems are facing increasing threats from climate change, deforestation, fossil fuel expansion, industrialisation and pollution.

Threats to nature jeopardise the lifestyles and livelihoods that are central to our identity as West Aussies - from family camping trips to surfing and hiking, to fishing, farming, and tourism. But the places we love are in decline.

As we confront the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change, it is more important than ever to protect our environment.

Learn more about nature across WA.

Jirndawurrunha, the Millstream Aquifer in the Pilbara

Jirndawurrunha, as it is known to Yindjibarndi People, is a critical ground water source that has been severely depleted since industrialisation in the Pilbara region.  Jirndawurrunha supports vital ecosystems, central to the Yindjibarndi...
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Meeandip, Garden Island

The coastline, waters and chain of islands around Meeandip (Garden Island), Penguin Island and Derbal Nara (Cockburn Sound) holds remarkable marine and coastal nature.  Yet, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation of this region...
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Derbal Nara, Cockburn Sound

The coastline, waters and chain of islands around Derbal Nara (Cockburn Sound) holds remarkable marine and coastal nature.  Yet, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation of this region is uncertain.   Significant industrialisation of the...
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