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Environmental health

Chemicals management

Provides information on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts involvement in chemicals risk assessment and policy to ensure that chemicals are managed safely to protect human health and the environment.

http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/chemicals/

Invasive species

The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts' Invasive species home page - includes information on major invasive species in Australia and plans for their control.

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/invasive/

MyEnvironment

iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - Search for information about heritage sites, wetlands, national parks and protected plants and animals in any Australian location.

http://www.environment.gov.au/about/media/connect/myenvironment/index.html

National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)

The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) scientifically assesses industrial chemicals for their health and environmental effects and makes recommendations for safe use. Assessments of more than 1,000 chemicals are available free on this site. This site also provides information to assist the chemical industry to fulfil its responsibilities under NICNAS.

http://www.nicnas.gov.au/

Pollutant inventory

Find out about emissions in your area. Search the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) for free information about substance emissions in Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/service/pollutant-inventory

Weeds - The Ute Guide

iPhone, iPad and Android - Assists growers in identifying the most common, annual, biennial and perennials weeds in Southern Australia.

http://www.grdc.com.au/Resources/App-Store

Weeds Australia

Weeds Australia is an Australian Weeds Committee site promoting key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension training and personnel.

http://www.weeds.org.au/

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