Waterways in the Geographe catchment are home to a healthy population of native fish and crayfish species, many of which only occur in the South West of WA according to a river health check-up carried out last week. Scientists from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation have been investigating the health of streams and...Continue Reading
Initial stages of a trial aimed at controlling algal growth in the Lower Vasse River has demonstrated improved visual amenity and reduced phosphorus build-up associated with algal blooms. High nutrient concentrations and 24low flows in the river over summer can lead to blue-green algal blooms and nuisance odours. Fifteen tanks were immersed in the river...Continue Reading
