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
On Thursday 14 August, a number of community members, local and state government agencies, and community and academic organisations attended ‘Catchment to Coast’, a community information evening focused on waterways projects hosted by the City of Busselton. This event provided an opportunity for people to find out more about how the City and its partner...Continue Reading
The Western Australian Government has committed nearly $10 million in new funding to support community groups working to improve the health of seven of Western Australia’s most at-risk estuaries through the Healthy Estuaries WA partnership. Nearly $10 million awarded to regional environmental groups as a part of Healthy Estuaries WA partnership Projects to improve water...Continue Reading
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
