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Busselton’s hidden flood defense

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...
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Expressions of interest for the 2024/25 fertiliser management program are now open!

Expressions of interest are now open for the latest round of the Geographe catchment soil testing 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? The soil testing program provides incentives for soil testing and...
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Vasse Estuary sediment removal project complete

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...
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Work begins on Vasse Estuary sediment project

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...
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Clay trials on dryland dairy pasture improving nutrient retention

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...
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Farm trials confirm IMG effectiveness on dairy farms

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...
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Farmers get hands-on with soil testing

You’d never put oil in your car without checking your dipstick, and the same is true with applying fertiliser on farms. Knowing what’s in your soil before you start applying nutrients is vital. Recently, an enthusiastic group of Geographe farmers learnt the ropes on how take their own farm soil samples as a part of...
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Innovative approach to managing algal blooms in the Lower Vasse River

An innovative water treatment trial is due to begin in Busselton’s Lower Vasse River in November as part of the State Government’s Revitalising Geographe Waterways program. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation will be leading a Phoslock application in the river with the aim to reduce summer algal blooms. Phoslock is a commercially available...
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Complexity of Busselton flood protection revealed

With thousands of people living in Busselton only meters above sea level, a lot of work goes into protecting the city from flooding. 43 community members witnessed firsthand the complexity of the local drainage network on a recent bus tour of the Geographe catchment. GeoCatch organised the tour in response to community concerns over flood...
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Award-winning uPtake partnership project celebrated in the regions

Completion of four-year trial to improve on-farm nutrient use marked at regional events 52 fertiliser trials on 36 farms across south-west Western Australia Increased farmer and industry confidence in the science behind phosphorus fertiliser recommendations Celebrations have been held in the Ferguson Valley and Albany, following four years of phosphorus trials to improve nutrient use...
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