water quality

Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Impact of Stormwater on River Water Quality

Some years ago a friend and I organised to take our kids snorkelling and then have a sleepover one summer weekend. It had been raining the day before but it was a fine sunny afternoon. The snorkel was enjoyed by all and we had a fun evening before settling everyone to bed. All was well …

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Why Green Wedges are important

On 15 June, WRA submitted to the Western Plains South Green Wedge Management Plan. WRA’s submission articulates various concern, including the potential loss of green wedge land, of emerging contaminants in recycled water and of land-banking.  Our submission also articulates that many of the proposed actions of the plan can be greatly assisted by funding environmental …

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