Seagrass under the spotlight
Scientists from Edith Cowan University were joined by Marine Park divers from Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia last week to monitor Geographe Bay’s seagrass meadows. Each February, the team monitors seagrass health at eight sites from Dunsborough to Capel. Scientists measure shoot density of Posidonia sinuosa, epiphyte (algae) cover on seagrass leaves, and take […]
Catio rebate keeps cats and wildlife safe
Have you heard of a catio? GeoCatch is offering a $200 rebate for cat owners in the Geographe Bay Catchment to install a new catio. A catio is a fully enclosed outdoor space that allows your cat to spend time outside your home and keep wildlife safe. Animal behavioralists and the RSPCA agree that cats […]
Monitoring for management
Monitoring water quality in the Vasse Wonnerup wetlands and Geographe waterways is an important component of the Revitalising Geographe Waterways program, especially over summer months, where monitoring is used to inform management decisions. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) undertakes routine monitoring of catchment waterways and wetlands all year round with monitoring increased […]
Geographe Bay seagrass shows resilience
Scientists monitoring the health of Geographe Bay’s seagrass meadows continue to be pleased with the overall health of the seagrass following the release of the 2022 Keep Watch seagrass monitoring report by GeoCatch. Each summer, scientists from Edith Cowan University join divers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to monitor the seagrass meadows […]
Study to protect Stirling Wetlands
The Stirling wetlands, between Busselton and Capel, are currently under the microscope to better understand the unique ecosystems in and around these wetlands. Known as ‘Mallokup’, meaning the place of spirits and swans, these wetlands are home to a diverse variety of waterbird species and wildlife, including the iconic black swan. Over the past 12 […]
Vasse Wonnerup wetlands – Improving water quality
What is being done to improve water quality in the Vasse Wonnerup wetlands? Click here to find out more.
Friends of Reserves looking for volunteers in the Geographe Catchment
Do you love living in the South West and our beautiful bushland? Do you have a passion for the environment and want to leave a positive legacy for future generations? The City of Busselton is looking for volunteers to help care for City managed reserves by joining one of its environmental volunteer groups (Friends of […]
Possums on the Christmas Tree!
In the lead-up to the festive season, 52 students from Vasse Primary School constructed western ringtail possum ornaments for their Christmas trees. The craft activity used recycled honkey nuts (eucalyptus seed pods) and hand-made embossed clay wheels to create the decorations. During the visit, Nicole Lincoln from GeoCatch helped students understand the dangers facing […]
Citizen science helps understand possums in backyards
Busselton and Dunsborough residents have turned their torches to the trees for the 2022 Western Ringtail Possum Tally. An increase in participation by residents in the annual Ringtail Tally has helped improve the understanding of western ringtail possum habitat in urban backyards and public open space. In its 7th consecutive year, the Tally builds a […]
Monitoring water quality across the South West
Rain, hail or shine the DWER south west water quality monitoring team are out and about in boats, cars or kayaks monitoring water quality of south west estuaries and catchments. The small team, based in Busselton and Bunbury, monitor the Leschenault Estuary, Hardy Inlet and Vasse Wonnerup wetlands and their catchment’s monthly. Results from estuary […]
