The Western Australian Government has appointed Ms Neema Premji as the new Chair of the Vasse Taskforce. Ms Premji brings more than 25 years of experience as an independent Chair across a broad range of sectors including infrastructure, utilities, and mining. With a professional background in civil engineering, Ms Premji offers significant expertise in the...Continue Reading
Scientists undertaking seagrass research in Geographe Bay in February have been pleased with preliminary results following two days of diving and sampling. Each summer, scientists from Edith Cowan University join divers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to monitor the seagrass meadows at seven shallow sites across Geographe Bay. Scientists measure seagrass health...Continue Reading
Long-standing partnerships Ten years successful collaborative management of waterways and water quality in the Geographe catchment was celebrated by the Vasse Taskforce at their 32nd meeting in Busselton with Hon Pierre Yang MLC. Adam Maskew, South West Regional Manager said the Vasse Taskforce created robust and long-standing partnerships between its members to support and progress...Continue Reading
The Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands are gearing up for another summer of international visitors, with waterbirds preparing to make their annual pilgrimage from their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere to Busselton. Thousands of birds migrate back and forth across the globe each year, using the South West as one of their main feeding grounds during...Continue Reading
Fifty community members have witnessed firsthand the complexity of the local drainage network on a bus tour of the Geographe catchment, with GeoCatch organising the tour in response to community concerns over flood risk during winter. With much of the City of Busselton sitting only meters above sea level, flood protection infrastructure is vital to...Continue Reading
UPDATE: Expressions of interest are now closed for the latest round of the Geographe catchment soil testing program. Keep an eye out for the 2025 program. The program aims to support farmers to make informed fertiliser decisions to ensure nutrients stay on the farm and out of waterways and estuaries. What’s in it for me?...Continue Reading
A project to remove 780 cubic meters of sludge from the Vasse Estuary to help reduce odours for nearby Wonnerup residents has been completed. State Government contributed $320,000 towards sediment removal in the Vasse Estuary near Busselton The project aims to improve livability for residents adjacent to the estuary by removing accumulated ‘black ooze’ sediment...Continue Reading
A sediment removal program is now under way near James Richardson Park, adjacent to the Vasse Estuary. Cook Labor Government provides $320,000 towards sediment removal project in the Vasse Estuary, near Busselton. Removal of sediment to improve liveability for nearby residents A sediment removal program is now under way near James Richardson Park, adjacent to...Continue Reading
Farm trials using clay as a soil amendment are starting to show positive results in improved nutrient retention. Dr Brad Degens, senior soil scientist at the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation said that adding clays to pasture soils can improve water retention and help build organic matter, with potential benefits for reducing nutrient losses...Continue Reading
Farm trials undertaken through Healthy Estuaries WA using the soil amendment Iron Man Gypsum (IMG) are continuing to build confidence in the effectiveness of IMG to improve soil nutrient retention. Results of three trials through the State Government’s Healthy Estuaries WA program have again confirmed that a single top-dress application to pastures can significantly improve retention...Continue Reading
