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Will our grandkids find Nemo? Hopes & fears for our big blue

31 March, 2016by urbaqua 3 Comments

It’s hard to know how to feel sometimes about the future of our oceans. A recent discovery of a plastic-eating bacterium had our office getting excited about the potential for […]

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climate change, environment

Planning for coastal settlements in WA

25 June, 2014by urbaqua Leave a comment

The Western Australian Government has announced that it will examine Western Australian coastal settlements with the purpose of revitalising existing coastal towns, developing access to new areas and enhancing tourism […]

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essential projects

We’re going coastal with CHRMAP!

8 April, 2014by urbaqua Leave a comment

Essential Environmental is currently gearing up for a new series of coastal projects based in the Shire of Northampton and closer to home, in the coastal node of Alkimos in the […]

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climate change, environment, essential projects

Comments requested on Shire of Roebourne foreshore management plans

11 September, 2013by urbaqua 1 Comment

Karratha residents and visitors have the opportunity to express their views on the three draft foreshore management plans that Essential Environmental has prepared for the Shire of Roebourne  (mentioned in our […]

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essential projects, Pilbara

2013 WA Coastal Conference – Esperance

13 August, 2013by urbaqua Leave a comment

The rest of the Essential Environmental team is envious of our resident Senior Engineer, Kelly Norris, for getting the opportunity to head down to Esperance (known for some of Australia’s […]

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conference

Getting to know the Pilbara: State of the Environment report and community forum on coastal foreshores

19 April, 2013by urbaqua 3 Comments

Essential Environmental has been gaining some serious experience in the Pilbara through our involvement in several environmental projects in the region: most recently, the preparation of a State of Environment […]

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essential projects, Pilbara

Shire of Roebourne to protect its foreshores

25 February, 2013by urbaqua 2 Comments

$6 million has recently been made available for coastal protection by the State Government through its Coastwest program, triple that of previous years. $5 million of the newly named Coastal […]

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essential projects

Sea level rise in Western Australia – has it been adequately planned for?

11 December, 2012by urbaqua Leave a comment

The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar, has resulted in Australia’s signing to the renewed Kyoto protocol, extended until 2020. However, it was the 2012 State of […]

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climate change

An expedition to Lancelin

10 September, 2012by urbaqua 3 Comments

Last month the Essential Environmental team headed up north for an escapade to visit the seaside town of Lancelin.  Lancelin is approximately 130 km north of Perth and is located […]

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essential projects, office adventures

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