Today, significant new functionality was introduced to Environment Online to support the submission of biodiversity and marine survey data packages.
This release enables customers to submit data packages for Index of Biodiversity Surveys for Assessments (IBSA) and Index of Marine Surveys for Assessments (IMSA) data through Environment Online – replacing the current IBSA submissions website and the email-based IMSA process.
Key benefits
- One integrated portal for IBSA and IMSA submissions
- Simplified digital upload process
- Immediate confirmation of submission and real-time tracking
- No requirement for a separate metadata statement
Comprehensive guidance materials, templates, and support resources are available to help you with the transition.
Preparing for the transition
- Customers are encouraged to create an Environment Online account to access services.
- If they are submitting on behalf of an organisation or another individual, we ask they review the guidance on Representing an entity prior to creating an account.
This latest release in Environment Online reflects the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s ongoing commitment to modernising environmental assessment processes and supporting proponents with efficient, user-friendly digital tools.