Conducting environmental impact assessments (EIA) and making recommendations to the Minister for the Environment remained front and centre of the EPA’s core business in 2024-25.
If a proposal has the potential to significantly impact the Western Australian environment it should be referred to the EPA.
Using its best endeavours to protect the environment, the EPA’s purpose, priorities and goals are outlined in Strategic Plan 2023-26.
The EPA has released public advice to protect of one the most valuable wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain.