Coastal zone management
Quick links
Coastal Erosion and Management
Department of Transport
DATA | MAPS
Find out more about erosion studies (e.g., sea level, coastal movement data) and initiatives that help to manage WA’s coasts and infrastructure, including the management of coastal erosion hazards.
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH)
STRATEGY | PLANNING
This strategy report outlines a vision for a sustainable coast with long-term benefits for the community and visitors to the State.
State Coastal Planning Policy (Policy and Guidelines)
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH)
POLICY | GUIDELINES
These policy documents provide planning guidelines for the long term sustainability of WA’s coast.
Digital Earth Australia (DEA)
DATA | MAPS
For decades satellites have captured imagery of Australian landscapes and DEA curates, corrects, and makes this image data freely available on the interactive DEA Maps.
Further listing
Elvis – Elevation and Depth – Foundation Spatial Data
Elvis – Elevation and Depth – Foundation Spatial Data
DATA | MAPS
Elvis Elevation and Depth is a cloud-based system allowing users to easily discover and obtain Australian elevation and bathymetry data available within their area of interest.
Coastal Planning and Management Manual
Western Australian Planning Commission Guide
The aim of this manual is to provide community groups, local government and other land managers with a practical guide to coastal planning and management for Western Australia.
WA Coastal Zone Strategy
WA Government
STRATEGY | PLANNING
The WA Coastal Zone Strategy establishes a vision of a sustainable coast for the long-term benefit of the community and visitors to the State.
Planning approaches in WA
CoastAdapt
GUIDE | PLANNING FRAMEWORKS
In WA, land use and development control is by way of Regional Planning Schemes and Local Government Local Planning Schemes which define zones, reserves and other controls to implement State, regional and local government strategies and policies. In this resource you will find relevant information and links.
Australia’s Coasts and Estuaries
Australian Government
GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA GUIDE
This resource provides information on the coastal zone managing bodies and responsibilities in Australia.
Coastal governance: embracing vulnerability and change
University of the Sunshine Coast
RESEARCH
This website provides lists pubished papers and Research Insight summaries covering topics relating to coastal management and governance in Australia.
Priorities for coastal research in Western Australia
University of Western Australia
RESEARCH
This white paper identifies research priorities for coastal management in WA based on input from a broad range of stakeholders. It is intended to help facilitate discussions and decisions about the most urgent and critical research required to improve the management, protection and sustainable utilisation of WA’s coastline.
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