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Intrepid Landcare came to Bunbury on 5 May to spark creativity in the way young people are engaged in environmental action. Environmental leaders from around the South West attended the free workshop, including representatives from the Green Army, Leschenault Catchment Council and Katanning Landcare. The Intrepid Landcare facilitators, Naomi...
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The Landcare groups receiving Strategic Groundworks funding from the South West Catchments Council (SWCC) are not only increasing the capacity of local Landcare Coordinators but also making a difference on the ground. GeoCatch has partnered with the City of Busselton to continue working on revegetating a reserve vested in...
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A fresh, new and user-friendly site will greet you next time you visit swccnrm.org.au. We have revamped our website to show more clearly who we are and what we do. The navigation and content has been streamlined to provide a more user-friendly experience, for users both looking for specific information and...
It’s a pity that small rural properties don’t come with a user manual. Instead, new owners who want to maintain the serenity and re-sale value of their property need to choose a management approach themselves, often without enough time to make well-informed decisions. What some small landholders don’t realise...
Reducing pollution in stormwater is critical for keeping our urban waterways healthy. In recognition of the importance of this, the City of Busselton has recently accessed National Landcare Programme funding through the South West Catchments Council (SWCC) to install a Gross Pollutant Trap near Layman Road to remove pollutants...
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Far from being in decline, environmental volunteering is on the increase, so says Jim Sullivan, Chair of NRM WA. While many of the more traditional landcare type groups are still attracting and retaining dedicated volunteers, there are different ways people express their support for the environment. A report analysing...
Farmers are undoubtedly doing more, working together, and often contributing their own money and time, to address local issues such as weeds and feral pests, soil condition and water management. In recent times, there have been over 16 000* first time participants in NRM, many of whom are farmers...
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In recognition of her dedication and commitment to protecting our South West coastline, Yallingup local, Jen Mitchell, has been awarded the 2016 John Oldham Conservation Employee Award. The Conservation Council of Western Australia awarded Jen for her efforts in supporting its citizen science micro-plastics initiative. As the South West...
Monica Durcan is a name synonymous with Landcare. Having worked in the industry for over 30 years, she reflects on the catalyst that sparked her long and illustrious career. After moving to Bickley from Scotland in 1987 with her husband Eamon and sons Dwayne and Luke, she joined the...
