Snowy Hydro to pay $400,000 to protect endangered frog
Snowy Hydro has committed $400,000 to protecting the Northern Corroboree Frog as part of an enforceable undertaking (EU) with the NSW EPA.
Pre- and post-harvest burns: hollow-bearing trees and large fallen logs
This webpage supports the implementation of Protocol 23.3(7) of the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (Coastal IFOA) which requires pre-harvest and post-harvest burns be undertaken in a manner that does not damage a hollow-bearing tree and retains shelter and refuge habitats provided by large fallen logs within the operational area.
Regional threatened species and habitat priorities in wildlife habitat clump design
This webpage provides guidance for consideration of regional threatened species and habitat priorities when designing a wildlife habitat clump, as referred to in Protocol 22.2(1)(m) of the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (Coastal IFOA). It is intended to assist decision making when conducting and regulating forestry operations under the Coastal IFOA conditions and protocols.
Study finds southern Lake Macquarie health is on the mend
A comprehensive study has found reassuring results for Lake Macquarie after assessing its environmental health around nearby power stations with coal ash repositories.
EPA welcomes a new board member
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adjunct Professor Mary Haines to the EPA Board, bringing a wealth of experience in public health, governance and policy to the state’s leading environmental regulator.
NSW Road Noise Policy Review
The EPA commissioned Emeritus Professor Lex Brown to conduct a study outlining the current scientific understanding of road traffic noise impacts to inform a potential review of the NSW Road Noise Policy.
The Reusable Café Project
The Reusable Café Project was designed to inform EPA decision-making on the phase-out of single-use coffee cups and similar items across NSW.
Case study: BYO reusables happy hour
In this case study, we unpack campaigns and incentives three businesses – Morning Glory Café in Coogee, Astin Min Fine Food in Collaroy and One Four Coffee Company in North Curl – tested to encourage customers to BYO reusables.