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South West Catchments Council is using innovative environmental DNA, or ‘eDNA’, technology to help protect the critically endangered Margaret River burrowing crayfish, known to exist at only three sites in the Upper Margaret River and Carbunup River catchments. The Margaret River burrowing crayfish, or Engaewa pseudoreducta, is one of...
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Producers are invited to have their say on treatments to be trialled in a new ‘Pasture Challenge’ project. Thanks to funding from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s Soil Wise project, South West Catchments Council is collaborating with Fertcare-accredited agronomist Graham Mussell and Western Beef’s Jeisane Accioly to...
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There is increasing urgency for agriculture to play an active role as a nature-positive solution to climate change and biodiversity loss, while continuing to provide high quality food and fibre. South West Catchments Council (SWCC) is pleased to announce a new role as Natural Capital Measurement Partner for the...
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South West Catchments Council is offering a $200 rebate for cat owners who build an enclosure, or ‘catio’, to keep their beloved pets safely at home. Enclosures provide a place for cats to enjoy fresh air, bask in the sun and play outdoors while offering cat owners peace of...
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On 4th October, the Australian Government announced a pledge to reserve 30% of Australia’s total land for conservation by 2030. This represents an additional 10%, or 50 million hectares, to be transferred into the National Reserve System. SWCC strongly supports the 30 x 30 pledge and hopes to see it...
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Food production systems are facing unprecedented pressure from climate change, loss of arable land, new pests and diseases, and a decline in pollinator species such as birds and insects. Newly published research supported by South West Catchments Council has identified environmental DNA or ‘eDNA’ technology as a powerful tool...
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Last year, our Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator, Peter Clifton (who has since been promoted to Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager!), brought together a group of eight beef farmers interested in understanding the carbon footprint of their operations. They received funding from Landcare Australia to produce individual carbon accounts, which broke...
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Do you worry about your pet cat being hurt or getting lost when it is outside the home? Want to help protect native wildlife from cat attacks? If so, come along to South West Catchment Council (SWCC)’s Cat Enclosure Market Day on Sunday 18th September to learn all about...
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South West Catchments Council is one of 54 Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisations across Australia who are responsible for regional environmental planning and delivery of programs to support healthy and productive country, viable communities and sustainable industries. This year’s Regional NRM CEO’s Forum took place in Canberra on 19th...
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The team at SWCC would like to thank volunteers who braved the rain at our community planting days at Manea Park and Treendale Reserve throughout June. Forty-five volunteers from the local community and Bunbury Regional Community College planted over 1,000 seedlings at the reserves to enhance habitat for the...
