Conservation Council of WA (CCWA)

WA's independent peak body for our environment, climate and sustainability - we’ve been working to protect WA's environment since 1967 🌿

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

26th of January is not the date to celebrate, today marks a colonial history which continues to have a profound impact on communities, families and the environment. Join an event today, a chance to reflect on this history and a way forward. Take care and be a good ally. ❤️🖤💛

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

The WA government’s fixation with fast-track processes would be better applied to climate action, given the unprecedented impacts climate change is having on WA’s forests and other natural environments. https://t.co/iDuG1lwnI4

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

Do you have your tickets for the 2024 Nature First Conference? The program is out now with details of some great panels like "The Future of Energy" @Fraser Maywood @Simon Wallwork @Renee Young @Tim Sawyer @Kylie Turner @Wilf Johnston. Secure your spot:
https://t.co/LKtqH6RRX4

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

The estimated offshore oil and gas clean-up bill in Australia is $40.5 billion. About 60% is off the WA coast, big $ and enviro costs that are easy to dodge. More reasons not to advance new oil and gas in WA like Woodside's massive new Burrup Hub! https://t.co/0yy2sHBvVt

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

South32’s Worsley mine expansion proposal would clear 3,855 hectares of biodiverse northern jarrah forests, devastate habitats and have significant long-term impacts on biodiversity, water and soil quality, and carbon sequestration. 
To read more visit https://t.co/m8mgI6y9CM

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

A new article from WAtoday shows that WA’s gas exports are threatening domestic supply, meaning that major export projects like Chevron’s Gorgon project are failing to “keep the lights on” in WA like the gas industry claims.

Read the article here: https://t.co/lJ9JazX9gn

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

Have your say on the Westport project - Outer Harbour Port Development, Kwinana
https://t.co/NAmO8WnGQy.
Argue that the project must be assessed under the EPBC Act 1999 as a controlled action.

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

Right now, our governments are reforming nature laws at the state and federal levels. Decision-makers need to hear from Western Australians like you who care deeply about defending WA's nature with strong nature laws! https://t.co/aIezg8KgLO

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Check out ABCs report on the threatened dusky sea snake are under threat from Woodside's gas operations at Scott's Reef, one of Australia’s most beautiful and untouched underwater treasures #SaveScottReef #MarineLifeConservation #DuskySeaSnake https://t.co/nwVAI9Wf34

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

An alliance of West Australian conservation groups today launched a new campaign, Defend WA’s Nature, launching with a multi-channel advertising campaign including a mobile billboard display and press conference with key representatives.

Read more: https://t.co/ZLzjNTYsg0

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Mia Pepper, the Campaign Director for the Conservation Council of WA and co-convenor of Nuclear Free WA, described Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plans as a distraction and delay from real action on climate change.

Read more: https://t.co/DUYD6pSiZT

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

WA environment groups have responded to the reported removal of former Chevron employee, Simon McKirdy, from the Appeals Committee for the North West Shelf Project Extension, due to a perceived conflict of interest.

Read more: https://t.co/LxBM88Rlyv

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

A new population report on the penguin colony at Penguin Island south of Perth has found a devastating 94% drop in the population in less than two decades, with only 114 penguins left on the island down from a population of 1600-2000 in 2007.

Read more: https://t.co/0cgaVDnhfK

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The exclusive Australian Energy Producers (AEP) cocktail party at the WA Museum (Boola Bardip) was targeted last night by over 100 protesters gathered outside calling for an end to gas industry expansion in Western Australia.

Read more: https://t.co/RvkoM4tpmx

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

The Conservation Council of WA has called for the WA Climate Change Bill to be referred to a Parliamentary committee for a full inquiry following a leaked government report into the legislation.

Read more: https://t.co/X64ImlD1jY

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti handed down the 2024 State Budget yesterday, which failed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on nature and our environment amid further planned fossil fuel gas expansion.

Read more: https://t.co/Vlux6HlALf

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

The government has made a major wrong turn today that is deeply out of step with Australian values. This government’s gas strategy sides with fossil fuel giants and endangers a safe climate future.

Read our full statement here: https://t.co/GdNCxVqhkh

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

This story not only demonstrates the intrinsic connection between healthy nature and public health, it shows the need for strong environmental protections to keep us all safe and well.

[WAtoday @WAtoday]

WA government overrode water supply warnings to approve Alcoa mining https://t.co/nPsUudDJ8E

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

Australia’s peak environment groups have expressed their alarm and profound opposition to the Federal Court’s decision to allow Santos to pursue environment groups that were not directly involved in a recent court case against them.

Read more: https://t.co/OqCuUCj7Yp

[Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) @ConservationWA]

Conservation Councils around the country have today expressed their dismay at the fragmentation of long-awaited nature laws & are urging Minister Plibersek to follow through on her promise to deliver the whole Nature Positive Plan in this term.

Read more: https://t.co/65RDQxw7zy