Science and Environment

Sustainable Energy Development Office - Home Energy Information online. Independent advice from the state government on ways to reduce household energy use and choose renewable options.
http://www1.home.energy.wa.gov.au/

Science in the Department of Conservation and Land Management - Conservation people, papers, articles and projects relating to the Conservation and Land Management Authority of Western Australia.
http://science.calm.wa.gov.au/

Frank O'Connor's Birding Western Australia - Information on birding in Western Australia including articles and useful links.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~foconnor/

Maritime Archeaology Association - Information including virtual exhibitions, projects and online database lists.
http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/join/maawa/maawa.asp

Wildflower Society of Western Australia Inc - Contains information on the native plants and habitats of the region, conservation, branch offices, and recommended reading.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~wildflowers/

WA Gould League Inc - Wildlife education and preservation facility specific to Herdsman Lake, Perth, Western Australia.
http://www.wagouldleague.com.au/

Environment House - Volunteer organisation demonstrates sustainable living in a converted Maylands home and garden. Includes details of projects, sponsors and classes, as well as a product catalogue from the attached Eco-Shop.
http://www.environmenthouse.org.au/

Act Now - The Western Australian Government’s portal for sustainable living. Includes suggestions and resources for industry and individuals.
http://www.actnow.wa.gov.au/

Western Wildlife - An introduction to the state's wildlife. Includes information on frogs and other native wildlife to Western Australia, books and photographs.
http://www.westernwildlife.com.au/

Snakes Harmful and Harmless - Educating schools, organizations and individuals about Western Australian reptiles. Includes identification index, myths, personal stories and photographs.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~bush/

Southwest Australia Ecoregion Initiative - A non-profit organisation created to preserve Australia's only biodiversity hotspot while supporting the local economy and communities in the region.
http://www.swaecoregion.org/

Waste Wise WA - Information about waste and hints on how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to minimise our impact on the environment.
http://www.wastewise.wa.gov.au/

FloraBase - The Western Australia Flora - Scientific database on 12,000 kinds of plants found in Western Australia, including maps, photos, descriptions, and nomenclature.
http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/

Royal Society of Western Australia. - A society that aims to promote all aspects of natural science in Western Australia and contains information on upcoming events, monthly meetings, members, workshops and constitution.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/pa/rswa/

Kings Park & Botanic Garden - Views of the park, plant information and activities.
http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/

Chalice Gold Mine - Virtual geology field trip displays the rocks and minerals of a mine in Western Australia.
http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~pbrown/chalice/index.htm

European House Borer - The Department of Agriculture describes this insect pest and the damage it causes to treated pine structures. Includes maps of infested areas, details of control measures, news and FAQ.
http://www.ehb.wa.gov.au/

Bush Fire Front - Voluntary group dedicated to protecting householders, farmers and forests from bushfires. Features member credentials, photographs, and details of recent initiatives.
http://www.bushfirefront.com.au/

Western Australian Forest Alliance - An umbrella body for the many community environment organisations in Perth and throughout the South West that are concerned with forest conservation. The site details information on meetings, upcoming events, photographs and latest news.
http://waforestalliance.org/

South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare - Information on natural resource management in Perth, Western Australia. Area includes the Armadale-Gosnells Landacre Group, Bannister Creek and Two Rivers Catchment Groups, the Phosphorous Action Group and educators.
http://www.sercul.org.au/

Western Australian State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre - A major research centre located on the Murdoch University campus in Perth.
http://www.sabc.murdoch.edu.au/

Cane Toads - Kimberley Toadbusters Inc. is a voluntary organisation using community involvement to keep this destructive introduced species out of Western Australia. Includes photographs and newsletters from fieldwork near Kununurra, and suggests ways to contribute to the campaign.
http://www.canetoads.com.au/