‘Pets Night In’ saves wildlife
Seventy-five families have joined local film and TV actor Myles Pollard, world surfing league family the Macaulay’s, and local vets by committing to keep their pets contained or inside for ‘Pets’ Night In’. Organised by GeoCatch, the second annual Pet’s Night In encourages responsible pet ownership to help keep pets safe and protect local wildlife […]
1000 Seedlings planted for possum habitat
In the lead-up to World Environment Day, hardy volunteers braved strong winds to help plant 1000 seedlings at Dolphin Rd boat ramp foreshore in Busselton. Many of the volunteers have participated in previous planting at this site and were excited to see the fruits of their labour as the trees mature. The native seedlings help […]
Take the pledge – Pets Night In
Pet owners are encouraged to join local film and television actor Myles Pollard, world surfing league family the Macaulay’s, and local vet Dr Richard Lucas in taking the pledge to keep their cats and dogs indoors or contained for Pets’ Night In, Monday 5th June. Pets’ Night In coincides with World Environment Day on June […]
Nest building for wildlife workshop
Sixty participants recently attended the Nest Building for Wildlife workshop at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. Families were shown how to build nest boxes that will now be installed in bushland areas for local animals to nest and raise their young. GeoCatch will monitor the boxes and share the data throughout the year. Presented by award-winning […]
Stirling Wetlands provide summer refuge
As South West WA approaches the end of its driest period of the year, it is comforting to know that there are still some amazing summer refuges and wetlands for birds while the weather is still warm. Water levels in the Stirling Wetlands, between Busselton and Capel, remain high on the southside at this […]
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 […]
