A report tracking the progress of Revitalising Geographe Waterways’ projects is now available to the public. The Revitalising Geographe Waterways Report to the Community 2017 was released by Vasse Taskforce Chair and South West Region MLC Dr Sally Talbot. “This annual report to the community highlights work done over the past 12 months to improve...Continue Reading
A new soil amendment trial that aims to reduce the loss of nutrients to waterways has been established at one of the largest dairy farms in the south west of WA. A partnership between Yoongarillup dairy farmer Garry Haddon, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and Iluka Resources is exploring how the soil amendment...Continue Reading
Water Corporation’s surge barriers in Vasse and Wonnerup demonstrated their importance in flood protection this week by holding back a significant tidal surge. Water Corporation South West Regional Manager, John Janssen, said the recent cold front brought higher than normal tides and the surge barriers had proven just how effective they are in protecting Busselton...Continue Reading
Two important technical reports into the outcomes of reconnecting waterways in the Lower Vasse and Toby Inlet have been released this week as commitments under the Revitalising Geographe Waterways program. The Reconnecting Rivers and Reconnecting Toby Inlet reports have been completed by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and are available on the Revitalising...Continue Reading
A study into the influence of invasive aquatic weed, the Mexican waterlily (Nymphaea Mexicana) on ecology and water quality of the lower Vasse River has been completed. The study, funded through the Revitalising Geographe Waterways program, was initiated in response to community concern of the rapid expansion of the waterlily over recent years, which is...Continue Reading
A water treatment trial in the Lower Vasse River over the 2017-18 summer has ended with the removal of large blue plastic curtains used to separate sections of the river upstream of the traffic bridge in Busselton. Department of Water and Environmental Regulation scientist Svenja Tulipani said despite some issues with summer storms, the trial...Continue Reading
Over twenty species of fish, including popular recreational species Black Bream, Blue Swimmer Crabs and Tarwhine, and a wide range of aquatic invertebrates were found in recent surveys of the Toby Inlet. The surveys were carried out by scientists from the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems at Murdoch University as an initiative of the City...Continue Reading
Farmers in the Geographe Catchment gained a better understanding of the accuracy of their fertiliser spreaders at an Accuspread field day held last week. A properly tested and calibrated spreader has is beneficial for better productivity and healthier waterways GeoCatch worked with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation to bring together groups of local...Continue Reading
The lower section of the Vasse Diversion Drain below Bussell Highway is about to receive a major upgrade this year as part of the Vasse Diversion Drain Enhancement Project. The project is funded through the State government’s Revitalising Geographe Waterways Program and will provide a high profile demonstration site to showcase improved water quality, waterway...Continue Reading
Over thirty Geographe farmers packed into the Vasse Research Station last week to receive their results from this year’s soil testing program. The strong turnout showed farmers commitment to getting fertiliser applications right and to do their bit to improve water quality in Geographe waterways. ‘You can tell our farmers are aiming for continuous improvement...Continue Reading
