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Good Intentions Gone Wrong

Today, citizen science has grown increasingly popular for those interested in conserving and collecting data for various species, especially those endangered or with limited habitats. The contributions of citizen scientists are invaluable, as they can make a significant difference in safeguarding and monitoring their whereabouts. They also enable conservationists to advocate for the protection of at-risk habitats.

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Feeling artsy? Submit a design to our bat logo competition!

To give you the chance to show off your design skills - and because the community is such an important part of this program - we thought we’d take this opportunity to run a bat logo competition.

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State Government commits to net-zero emissions by 2050 in new legislation

 

The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed an announcement which will see the state government’s 2050 net-zero target enshrined in law. This move makes Western Australia the third Australian state to legislate net zero, following Victoria and Tasmania.  

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WA’s peak conservation group announces new Executive Director

 

The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Heffernan as the organisation’s new Executive Director.

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Wine, spirits, juice and water containers all proposed for inclusion in expanded 10c containers scheme

The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed proposed plans to expand the Container Deposit Scheme to include a number of new drinks containers which are eligible for the 10c redemption.

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James Eggleston announced as new president for WA’s peak conservation body

The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Eggleston as the new CCWA President, following the 2022 Annual General Meeting.

 

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Outstanding contribution to WA conservation recognised at peak body’s annual awards

Environment and conservation groups from across Western Australia have gathered in Fremantle for the 28th Annual Community Conservation Awards.

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'Writing on the wall' for gas expansion as IEA reiterates calls for no new fossil fuel sites

 

‘The golden age of gas’ is coming to an end, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has again urged a rapid move towards decarbonisation and investment in clean energy.

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New strategy to save little penguin colony on Penguin Island

 

The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is proud to launch a new initiative to protect the vulnerable little penguin population on Penguin Island, south of Perth.

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