Anyone who has visited the CCWA office over the past few months will have noticed that we have been clearing out our old archives to make space for storage in the CCWA office.

Western Australia’s peak conservation group has congratulated the Minister for the Environment the Hon Stephen Dawson for upholding EPA recommendations to protect Banded Ironstone Ranges from mining, by dismissing appeals on two BIF mining projects.

This month, there were so many ways you celebrated our beautiful WA environment and contributed to its continued protection.

That’s because November was a huge month for events - from our LiveLighter Spring Eco Fest in Forrest Place; to our Conference, AGM and Awards at Cockburn Education Wetlands Centre; to a special Environment Matters exploring the threat of uranium mining from Maralinga to Mulga Rock. Wherever you went, you made an impact.

You were also incredibly generous this month - whether you donated to our Spring Appeal, our crowdfund to support our Supreme Court case against the approval of the Yeelirrie uranium project, our crowdfund with Friends of Australian Rock Art (FARA) to protect the Burrup rock art against industrial pollution, or you purchased a piece from the Environmental Defender’s Office (EDO)’s online art auction.

It’s thanks to donors like you that together, we can ensure the continued protection of our wildlife and environment. Thank you!

On Saturday 18 November, members of the community gathered at Cockburn Education Wetlands Centre for the CCWA Community Conservation Awards 2017. Hosted by our President Prof. Carmen Lawrence and Vice President Tim Barling, together we acknowledged some of the most inspiring environmentalists in Western Australia.

The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed the news that the Barnett Government’s State Agreement with fracking companies in the Kimberley will be terminated, describing the move as a win for communities and the environment.

LiveLighter Spring Eco Fest 2017 has begun in Forrest Place, and there’s an action-packed day ahead.

The Conservation Council of WA is encouraging the public to make submissions to the WA Fracking Inquiry, following today’s release of a Background and Issues Paper which identifies serious environmental, social, economic, and health risks associated with the gas fracking industry.

Leading energy and climate economist Professor Ross Garnaut has outlined a plan for Western Australia to lead the world as a clean energy superpower, by adopting a state-based Emissions Intensity Scheme.

This month we’ve been busy preparing for November, which will be a huge month for events!

From LiveLighter Spring Eco Fest, to our CCWA Conference, AGM and Awards, to our 50th Anniversary Quiz Night, there will be so many ways to celebrate our incredible environment and contribute to its continued protection. We look forward to seeing you at one - or all - of these events!

We’ve also been hard at work advocating for stronger environmental policies, most recently in the form of our joint statement calling for a major review of the Strategic Assessment of the Perth Peel Region (SAPPR) - more on that below.

The Perth Peel region is not only the focus of the majority of WA’s population and economic activity, but is also the jewel in the biodiversity crown of the South West International Biodiversity Hotspot. Careful and strategic planning is required to ensure that the truly unique environmental values in this region are not lost forever.