Australian organisations and websites
Australian organisations and websites
- Australian Water Association AWA operations focus upon making a positive contribution to developing sustainable water management practices and policies, rather than simply advancing the professional or industrial interests of members.
- BCSE (Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy)While not strictly a water conservation resource, the BCSE is focussed on reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions which ultimately affect climate change which in turn affects water availability.
- ClearwaterThis website brings together the many achievements, learnings and experiences of local government, state government and industry in stormwater, domestic wastewater and water conservation.
- Eco-Footprint calculators on the EPA Victoria websiteMeasuring your eco-footprint will help you determine how you contribute to humanity's resource consumption. It may even motivate you to make a few changes to your lifestyle that will help to achieve eco-footprint savings.
- Make Your Home Green (Vic)This is a Victorian website designed to provide information to consumers about how they can make their homes more environmentally sustainable.
- National Land and Water Resources Audit The Audit provides data, information and nationwide assessments of Australia's land, water and biological resources to support sustainable development.
- Watercare (SA)WaterCare is a whole of government initiative that raises awareness of water issues and promotes sustainable use and management of South Australia’s water resources.
- Water for Life (NSW)This NSW website contains information about the state of water supply in the current drought, where it comes from and how to secure water for life by working together.
- Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)WSAA is the peak body of the Australian urban water industry. Its members provide water and wastewater services to approximately 15 million Australians and many of Australia's largest industrial and commercial enterprises.
- Waterwatch AustraliaWaterwatch is a national community water quality monitoring network that encourages all Australians to become active in the protection of their waterways.
Funding opportunities
A range of funding opportunities are often available to support the development of water conservation infrastructure and programs. If you know of a current funding source that we don't have listed here, please contact us and we'll investigate and include a link.
- Smart Water Fund (VIC)The Smart Water Fund is an initiative of Melbourne’s water businesses and the Victorian Government that provides funding to develop innovative sustainable water use, biosolids management and water recycling projects throughout Victoria’s urban areas.
- Water for the Future (National)Visit the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts' website for information on federal grants & funding program.