The Busselton community came together on Thursday evening for a successful Revitalising Geographe Waterways (RGW) community science update, hosted by GeoCatch, highlighting the latest research, monitoring and collaborative efforts to improve the health of the internationally significant Vasse Wonnerup wetlands. Held in Busselton, the evening featured three presenters who shared scientific insights, cultural context and...Continue Reading
The Cook Labor Government will make tracking the health of Busselton’s Vasse Wonnerup wetlands easier through the release of new Indicator Program Report Cards. Digital report cards will track health of internationally significant wetlands Ongoing monitoring supports long‑term protection of the Vasse‑Wonnerup system Cook Labor Government working with scientists and community to improve wetland health...Continue Reading
The Geographe Soil Testing Program held its annual results workshops in late February, bringing together 40 farmers over two days to explore their latest soil test results and connect with nutrient experts from DPIRD and local agronomists. The sessions offered a mix of technical learning, practical discussion, and community connection. Many farmers even met neighbours...Continue Reading
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation staff (DWER) have responded to reports of dead fish in the Lower Vasse River on Monday 19 January. DWER officers attending the site reported and observed a small number of sea mullet had died between the Camilleri Street bridge extending upstream to 50 metres south of the City of...Continue Reading
Scientists undertaking seagrass research in Geographe Bay have found seagrass densities are at the highest recorded levels, following the release of the latest Keep Watch Seagrass monitoring report. Seagrass monitoring has been undertaken each summer since 2012, by scientists from Edith Cowan University and divers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, with the...Continue Reading
Over 50 people attended a behind-the-scenes bus tour of the Geographe catchment last week to see firsthand how Busselton’s complex local drainage network operates. The flood protection infrastructure in place is vital to protect the City of Busselton from flooding, as much of the City sits only meters above sea level. Countless homes, businesses and...Continue Reading
