GeoCatch celebrates milestones
GeoCatch have celebrated achievements across the Geographe Catchment. Some of the highlights of the 2022-2023 year included an increase in protected biodiversity through the fencing of 8 hectares of farmland and the planting of 8,905 seedlings. Understanding of nutrient sources within the catchment increased with 667 paddocks soil tested and 20 farmer nutrient plans developed […]
GeoCatch appoint new Chair
Local Vet Dr. Felicity Bradshaw retired from the board of GeoCatch after seven years of continuous service, six of those as Chair. “GeoCatch has given me the opportunity to develop everything I am passionate about, from critically endangered Western Ringtail possums, to the way we apply fertiliser throughout the catchment,” said Felicity. “Everything I have […]
Regenerative Agriculture improves food chain
The 2023 Regenerative Agriculture Conference has concluded in Margaret River, with farmers from across the Capes region joining others from all over Australia to improve their knowledge of sustainable and healthy farming practices. The conference’s popularity highlighted that a growing number of farmers are transitioning to regenerative practices to improve soil health, increase the nutrient […]
Complexity of Busselton flood protection revealed
With thousands of people living in Busselton only meters above sea level, a lot of work goes into protecting the city from flooding. 43 community members witnessed firsthand the complexity of the local drainage network on a recent bus tour of the Geographe catchment. GeoCatch organised the tour in response to community concerns over flood […]
1000 trees planted for National Tree Day
Local schools have celebrated National Tree Day with GeoCatch by planting over 1000 trees across the Geographe Catchment. Students from five schools took the opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about remnant vegetation, habitat construction for wildlife, and how they can positively impact the environment around them. Students from Capel Primary, Geographe Primary, […]
Sustainable Agriculture team in-store
If you visit Busselton Agriculture Supplies over the next couple of weeks, check out the GeoCatch display and see if you can find your farm on our catchment map. GeoCatch project officers Michelle and Jenelle were setting up the display, and 2 of our local farmers stopped to say hi. Sally and Sean Fox-Slater […]
Lower Vasse River Management – Improving Water Quality
Removal of Sediment This project is part of a multi-staged approach to reducing nutrients and improving health of the Lower Vasse River. The City of Busselton aims to improve water quality of the River by progressing with the removal of sediment. Nutrient-rich sediments have built up on the bed of the Lower Vasse River over […]
Restoring the Ludlow across generations
There would be only a handful of local families that could say they have been farming the same land for 123 years! The Carter family from Tutunup have that claim to fame with ancestors, Timothy and Martha Carter taking up the lease of 3000 acres back in 1899. The farm is still a family affair […]
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 […]
Local Vets encourage catio installs
Dr Richard Lucas from Busselton Vet Hospital is encouraging cat owners to take advantage of GeoCatch’s $200 catio rebate to keep your cat safe. “Catio’s are vital to keeping your cat safe and protecting our native wildlife, and I’m speaking from personal experience. We’ve felt the heartbreak of a cat disappearing for days or getting […]
