Urban nutrient behaviour change program designed to reduce nutrient export from urban lawns to gardens to coastal waterways in the South West. Sarah Molloy2013 to 2017Department of Fisheries, Department of Parks and Wildlife, Department of Water, GeoCatch, Peel-Harvey Catchment Council, Perth Region NRM and Water Corporation 270,000 people reached...
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Waterway and Wetland Linkages 2015 – 2018
Aims to improve aquatic habitats through conservation actions for threatened species in priority rural and urban areas. Derani Sullivan and Pip Marshall2015 to 2018Department of Parks and Wildlife, local government, Perth Zoo, private landholders 791 frogs (Geocrinia species) translocated 18.5ha weed control to protect Geocrinia habitat 2.7km of fencing 7.8ha...
Vasse-Wonnerup Investigation Node 2015 – 2018
A suite of six research projects designed to answer key priority management questions about the Vasse-Wonnerup Wetlands. Dr Emily Hugues-dit-Ciles2015 to 2018Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, Department of Water Three PhD research projects Two honours and one Masters project Two research presentations completed
Vasse-Wonnerup Restoration 2013 – 2018
Aims to protect and enhance the ecological values of the internationally-significant Vasse-Wonnerup Wetlands system. Pip Marshall2013 to 2018Department of Parks and Wildlife 6.5 ha site preparation 6.5ha revegetation 5ha pest management 5ha weed control
Keeping Busselton’s waterways beautiful
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...
Wetlands Design & Management Course
This two-day wetland training course will provide an introduction to the field of wetland design for stormwater and wastewater treatment.
Wetlands Summary Report 2018-19
Wetlands Project South West NRM Region Summary Report - Year 1, 2019Dr. Mike ChristensenDerani SullivanDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions GeoCatchDownload the 2018/19 Project Report here:
‘uPtake’ project to build confidence in fertiliser recommendations
Phosphorus fertiliser has been a godsend for livestock and dairy farmers trying to build the fertility of our low-nutrient soils. Without it, Western Australian agriculture would be far less productive and profitable and count for little in terms of food security and the economy. So, when a soil test...
GeoCatch: Garden Guardians of the Bay Launch
Launching the exciting new Bay OK campaign: Garden Guardians of the Bay! There will be activities for the kids, competitions and free gardening advice.
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region: AGM & Wooditjup Bilya Community Update
Recent News
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Cultural Custodians Bestow Traditional Fire Management Knowledge 12 May, 2021
South West Catchments Council is collaborating wit...
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Winter nitrogen on pastures: Trial shows how to reduce feed costs and risk of leaching 3 May, 2021
A pasture response trial near Busselton has shown ...
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$20 Million Drought Resilience Boost for South West 29 April, 2021
Southwest WA will be better prepared for the impac...
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