Revised GHG guidance
Delivering outcomes
Delivering outcomes
Using its best endeavours to protect the environment, the EPA’s purpose, priorities and goals are outlined in Strategic Plan 2023-26.
Advice to protect unique Perth wetlands
Advice to protect unique Perth wetlands
The EPA has released public advice to protect of one the most valuable wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain.
Report key to independent advice
Report key to independent advice
During the 2021–22 financial year, the EPA received the referral of 63 development proposals. This was the highest number of development proposals referred to the Authority in the past seven years.
Digital transformation for EIA
Digital transformation for EIA
Environmental impact assessments and a range of other post-assessment functions can now be submitted online as part of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s new digital platform - Environment Online.
Costs recovered for environmental assessment
High level of protection for Exmouth Gulf
Referral of a Scheme to the EPA by the Responsible Authority
This form is to be used for referral of Planning Schemes and Amendments to the EPA under the Planning and Development Act 2005, the Metropolitan Redevelopment Act 2011 and the Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Act 2000.
All planning schemes and amendments must be referred to the EPA by the responsible authority.
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) was established in 1971 as an independent Board providing advice to the Minister for Environment. This website contains information about environmental impact assessment of significant projects, and policy and guidance on environmental matters.
