A recent soil testing workshop brought Geographe farmers together face-to-face and online to get a better handle on their soil nutrients. Thirty-six farmers were involved in this year’s soil testing program, with over 20,000 soil samples collected across 688 paddocks. The workshops are part of the Geographe Soil Testing program which aims to give farmers...Continue Reading
GeoCatch and Revitalising Geographe Waterways are raising awareness of the secret lives of thousands of amazing waterbirds that live on our doorstep at the Vasse Wonnerup wetlands. #WaterbirdWednesday will celebrate our waterbirds over the coming 12 months by sharing fun and interesting facts on the many species that visit the wetlands. Each year, the Vasse...Continue Reading
Local farmers protecting streams in the Geographe Bay Catchment are finding their actions benefit more than just the environment. As part of Revitalising Geographe Waterways, 15 local farmers will work with GeoCatch to undertake stock-exclusion fencing and revegetation along waterways on their properties in 2022. Local father and daughter team, Ian and Nikki Slee,...Continue Reading
Dairy farmers across the state are working towards meeting new standards in the recently revised Code of Practice (the Code) for Dairy Farm Effluent Management 2021, and by doing so are helping to keep waterways healthy and reduce their fertiliser bill. Farmers in the Geographe catchment are on the front foot after years of working...Continue Reading
South West Region MLC Hon Jackie Jarvis, appointed as new Chair of the Vasse Taskforce Vasse Taskforce to continue McGowan Government’s ongoing commitment to the waterways of the Geographe Bay catchment. New Taskforce Chair replaces former Chair, Hon Dr Sally Talbot MLC Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the appointment of Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC...Continue Reading
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s (DWER) uPtake program has been recognised for its contribution to Research and Development Excellence at the Australian Water Association Awards held recently. uPtake was acknowledged for its innovative science to improve water quality in South West WA waterways and estuaries. The program is a partnership between DWER, the...Continue Reading
