Building community capacity to restore waterways
Stream restoration workshops for farmers are underway as part of Healthy Estuaries WA. Led by local catchment groups, the workshops will build the practical skills of farmers and community members to reduce stock access and revegetate areas close to waterways. The workshops also boost knowledge and appreciation of the benefits of healthy streams for farms […]
Ringtail Tally a Success
GeoCatch has completed the 2022 Western Ringtail Possum Tally, with citizen scientists reporting possum sightings in their gardens and backyards across Busselton and Dunsborough over four weeks. The annual tally aims to improve knowledge and awareness of critically endangered western ringtail possums living in urban areas. The results are shared across the wider community and […]
Schools connect with nature for National Tree Day
Local schools have celebrated National Tree Day with GeoCatch by planting over 1000 trees across Busselton, Capel and Dunsborough. 150 students took part to connect with nature and learn more about remanent vegetation, habitat construction for wildlife and how they can have a positive impact on the environment around them. Students from Capel Primary, Geographe […]
First stage of sediment removal completed in the Lower Vasse River
The City of Busselton has recently completed the first stage of sediment removal in the Lower Vasse River with the aim to improve water quality. Approximately 600 tonnes of sediment was removed over seven weeks. The area dredged spanned from the Causeway Road Bridge to upstream from the pedestrian bridge, on Peel Terrace. Sediment will […]
Regional communities working together to restore waterways
As part of Healthy Estuaries WA, farmers across the South West are improving the health of waterways and receiving estuaries by fencing to move stock out of streams and drains, and by revegetating riparian zones (the areas along the banks of a waterway). Their collective efforts through the program from 2020 to 2024 will see […]
Community plants trees for possums
Wild weather did not deter young Scotch students from Perth and local families from planting at GeoCatch community planting day last weekend. GeoCatch did not expect anyone to turn up in such challenging weather conditions, however the event went on as families and students turned up determined to plant trees unfazed by the wet […]
Dog training saves possums
Local dog owners are invited to join a free possum avoidance dog training session by Geo Bay Dog Training in Busselton and Dunsborough. Reports of injury to possums and other native wildlife by dogs is on the increase in this region. Dogs can be taught to coexist with possums in backyards with training and perseverance. […]
Celebrating the waterbirds of the Vasse Wonnerup wetlands
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 […]
Pets’ Night In saves wildlife
Together with local film and TV actor Myles Pollard, responsible pet owners have saved lives this week by committing to keep their pets contained or inside for the inaugural Pets Night In. The event was held on 11 April to coincide with National Pet Day. GeoCatch and Pets Night In Ambassador Myles Pollard encouraged pet […]
Supporting pet owners for Pets’ Night In
GeoCatch has sourced a suite of experts to support pet owners transition their dogs and cats indoors for Pets’ Night In. Held on National Pet Day, Monday 11th April, Pets’ Night In asks pet owners to pledge to keep their pets inside or contained to protect pets and wildlife. “Keeping pets indoors and contained to […]
