Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (formerly the Department of the Environment and Water Resources) develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture. More about the Department
13 May 2008
Budget 2008-09
The 2008-09 budget statements for the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts are now available.
Water for the Future
The Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, has outlined the government's new national plan on water 'Water for the Future' at the 4th annual Australian Water Summit.
EPHC communique: Ministers seek sustainable solutions
The 16th meeting of the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) focused on key environmental challenges relating to climate change, water and waste management.
May 2008
- International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW) - 4th to 10th
- 10th World Congress on Environmental Health, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11th to 16th
- EPA Science Forum 2008: Innovative Technologies: Key to Environmental and Economic Progress - 20th to 22nd
- International Biodiversity Day - 22nd
- World Turtle Day – 23rd
Environment
Topics
- Atmosphere
- Biodiversity
- Coasts and oceans
- Human settlements
- Land management
- Parks and reserves
- EPBC Act
- Indigenous Australians caring for country
- State of the environment (SoE) reporting
Environment web sites
- Antarctica
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- Australian Natural Resources Atlas
- Australian Alps National Parks
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Great Barrier Reef
- Natural Heritage Trust
- National Pollutant Inventory
- Natural Resource Management
- Sustainability in Government
- Used Oil Recycling
- Weeds in Australia
Climate change
Water
Topics
Water web sites
Heritage
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About the Department
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