Websites on Science and Environment

• Waste Wise WA -Information about waste and hints on how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to minimise our impact on the environment.
• Chalice Gold Mine -Virtual geology field trip displays the rocks and minerals of a mine in Western Australia.
• Western Wildlife -An introduction to the state's wildlife. Includes information on frogs and other native wildlife to Western Australia, books and photographs.
• Frank O'Connor's Birding Western Australia -Information on birding in Western Australia including articles and useful links.
• Wildflower Society of Western Australia -Contains information on the native plants and habitats of the region, conservation, branch offices, and recommended reading.
• WA Gould League -Wildlife education and preservation facility specific to Herdsman Lake, Perth, Western Australia.
• 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.
• FloraBase - The Western Australia Flora -Scientific database on 12,000 kinds of plants found in Western Australia, including maps, photos, descriptions, and nomenclature.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Department of Environment -The State Government of Western Australia's environmental protection and natural resource management portal. Find information on Policies, tools, education programs and literature.
• Maritime Archeaology Association -Information including virtual exhibitions, projects and online database lists.
• Snakes Harmful and Harmless -Educating schools, organizations and individuals about Western Australian reptiles. Includes identification index, myths, personal stories and photographs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Kings Park & Botanic Garden -Views of the park, plant information and activities.