Media Statements
Media statements are also released by the Minister for Environment.
Please note that the email address for general media enquiries is info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au.
EPA determines not to assess shark drum-line proposal
The Environmental Protection Authority will not formally assess this summer’s Shark Drum Line deployment, management and associated services proposal.
Read more...EPA finds Port Hedland marina environmentally unacceptable due to dust
A bid to rezone land in the Pilbara for a public marina and for tourist, commercial and residential development has been deemed environmentally unacceptable by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...EPA recommends approval for WA’s first aquaculture zone
Western Australia’s first aquaculture development zone has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...EPA recommends approval for Gorgon expansion
Chevron Australia’s proposal to increase the footprint of its Gorgon Gas Development has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...Public comments welcomed to guide management of Cockburn Sound
The Environmental Protection Authority has urged the public to contribute their views during its review of the environmental management of Cockburn Sound.
Read more...EPA recommends approval for silver, lead and zinc mine for East Kimberley
A new silver, lead and zinc mine has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...Office of the EPA oversees safe transfer of lead carbonate
The Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (OEPA) this morning closely monitored an operation to open and inspect a shipping container and move its fully sealed contents into another container.
Read more...EPA recommends conditional approval for Roe Highway extension
The Roe Highway extension has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...EPA rejects bid to rezone industrial land due to Pilbara dust
A bid to rezone industrial land in the Pilbara for short stay accommodation and commercial use has been deemed environmentally unacceptable by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...Rosslyn Hill shipping container isolated at Fremantle Port
A shipping container containing lead carbonate has been isolated at Fremantle Port because it is buckled and cannot be properly secured for export.
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