GeoCatch acknowledges the Wadandi Saltwater people, the Traditional Owners of this land, and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
The Community's voice in the Catchment since 1997.
GeoCatch is a catchment management group working in partnership with the community, industry and agencies to care for the Geographe Bay Catchment.
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5 days ago
The 2024 Ringtail Tally has started, and it is not too late to help out.Go to geocatch.asn.au to register.GeoCatch is seeking community members to lend a hand in protecting the critically endangered Nguraren (Wester Ringtail Possum) during the 2024 Ringtail Tally. The tally is a citizen science project that runs from 7th April to 4th May and anyone can be involved in collecting data. The information gathered is recorded on the WA Threatened Species Database and tracks population trends, future planning decisions, and conservation projects.Delivered by GeoCatch and supported by the Western Ringtail Action Group (WRAG), the Ringtail Tally has been running for eight years, with GeoCatch hoping to gather more volunteers to participate in this year's tally. #criticallyendangeredspecies #westernringtail #westernringtailpossum #ringtailtally #busseltonwa #petsawaypossumsplay #petsnightin #criticallyendangered
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6 days ago
Farmers in the Geographe catchment have been learning how to significantly enhance the effectiveness of their fertiliser program. Accurate application of fertiliser not only saves farmers money, but also helps our environment by limiting the amount of fertiliser that is lost through runoff during winter and spring.Last week seven fertiliser spreaders were put through their paces out in the paddock testing their spread pattern and distribution at GeoCatch’s Accu-Spread Field Day. A highly-variable fertiliser spread pattern has implications on pasture production, environment and economics, with some paddocks receiving too much fertiliser and others too little. GeoCatch Project Coordinator, Jenelle Schult emphasised the importance of an accurate fertiliser regime. “It’s critical that nutrients are applied at the right rate in the right place. The Accu-Spread Demonstration Day is a really good opportunity for farmers to test how well their fertiliser spreaders are doing to optimise a pasture response, save money and keep the waterways healthy” said Jenelle. For more information on GeoCatch’s sustainable agriculture program, visit www.geocatch.asn.au/farm-management/ or call us on 0491 069 078.
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1 week ago
The Grazing Matcher program brings together livestock producers to work with technical farming experts. The aim is to increase productivity by improving grazing, fodder, and feed decision-making. The program, commencing April 2024, is open to grazing businesses in the Geographe catchment.Join the 2023 Grazing Matcher program, a farmer-group facilitated by technical experts, Dan Parnell (Agsure Consulting) and Jeisane Accioly (ALIS Consulting) exploring a range of topics including grazing management, fodder production and pasture utilisation. To hear from other farmers about their experience completing Grazing Matcher, click on the link.www.geocatch.asn.au/farm-management/grazing-matcher/
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1 week ago
GeoCatch has been successful in receiving funding for two innovative new programs, receiving support from the City of Busselton’s ‘You Choose’ funding program. Members of the community voted online for their favourite projects, choosing GeoCatch’s FireWise Demonstration Garden and ‘Turtle Trackers’, a Citizen Science project, along with six other worthwhile community initiatives.
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Locals choose top projects to receive City funds
The recipients of the City of Busselton's You Choose Community Funding Program have been endorsed by Council, resulting...2 weeks ago
GeoCatch Staff updates:GeoCatch welcomes Olivia Tunney to our Sustainable Agriculture team. Olivia is a graduate of the University of Melbourne where she specialised in Ecology and threatened species management. For three years she immersed herself in the Victorian Alpine region chasing endangered moths. But feeling the tug of her West Australian roots (and the need for a decent beach) she recently moved back to sunny WA.Growing up on a working cattle and sheep farm, Olivia gained a passion for sustainable agriculture and is excited to work in this area with the GeoCatch team and local farmers. When not hard at work, you can find Olivia playing volleyball or somewhere hiking in the bush. Meet the rest of the GeoCatch team at www.geocatch.asn.au/about/staff/
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