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The Department of Environment and Conservation runs a variety of education programs and provides professional learning opportunities for teachers and educators.
Programs cover all aspects of the department's work, from air and water quality monitoring, to waste, wildlife and conservation education.
Resources are developed so as to help fulfil student outcomes under the WA curriculum framework, and programs include opportunities for both in-class and outdoor experiences.
No matter whether you are in a metropolitan area or in a more remote area of Western Australia, our staff will be able to provide you with exciting, relevant and valuable learning resources and support.
 - DEC Bush Rangers
- Bush Rangers WA, Helping the Community through a variety of local conservation projects
- Bush Rangers WA the Department of Environment and Conservation’s branch of Cadets WA. “A State Government funded youth development program, aimed at creating exciting opportunities for young people of secondary school age.
- View the website: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/bushrangers/.
 - EcoEducation
- Fostering appreciation for the natural environment and its relation to traditional Aboriginal culture
- EcoEducation programs involve students of all ages in nature-based intentional learning in the natural environment. Engage in Aboriginal culture, Biodiversity conservation, ecosystems and their threats and hands-on connections with your environment.
- View the website: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/ecoeducation/.
 - Waste Wise Schools
- Provides information for Teachers, Students, and Households.
- Waste Wise Schools throughout Western Australia are reducing waste to landfill by implementing the 3Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle - while developing positive environmental values in students and the whole school community.
- View the website: www.wastewise.wa.gov.au.
 - Ribbons of Blue
- WaterWatch WA
- Ribbons of Blue/Waterwatch WA is an environmental education network aimed at increasing community awareness and understanding about local water quality, and taking action for a better environment.
- View the website: www.ribbonsofblue.wa.gov.au.
 - AirWatch
- Provides information for Teachers, Students, and Households.
- The AirWatch Schools program is an initiative aimed at developing environmental awareness in students, specifically about air pollution. Through AirWatch Schools, students learn about their local air and how they can help to keep it clean.
- View the website: www.airwatch.wa.gov.au.
 - Marine Parks WA
- A wealth of resources and information about Marine Parks
- The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) manages marine parks and reserves and the marine parks and animals in these areas on behalf of the people of Western Australia.
- View the website: www.marineparks.wa.gov.au.
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