Expressions of interest are now open for farmers to participate in the latest round of the fertiliser management program through Healthy Estuaries WA.
Sediment removal program to commence in the Lower Vasse River
Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced the commencement of a sediment removal program in the Lower Vasse River in Busselton to improve local water quality. The City of Busselton is leading and co-funding this work, with funding provided through Healthy Estuaries WA under the oversight of the Vasse Taskforce.
Monitoring water quality across the South West region
Rain, hail or shine the DWER’s South West regional office water quality monitoring team are out and about in boats, cars or kayaks monitoring water quality of south west estuaries and catchments.
Healthy Estuaries WA funding to help rehabilitate valued Albany creek
Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced the commencement of a project to restore and rehabilitate Yakamia Creek in Albany, with the McGowan Government contributing $144,000 of funding towards the project.
Yakamia Creek is a waterway that traverses a mixed agricultural/urban catchment through the City of Albany, eventually entering Oyster Harbour. Over many decades, the health of the creek has deteriorated due to modification and weed invasion.
Restoring streams a win for farmers and waterways
Local farmers protecting streams in the Geographe Bay Catchment are finding their actions benefit more than just the environment.
New report to inform future management of Leschenault Estuary
A new report on the health of the Leschenault Estuary was released today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.
New report highlights Wilson Inlet’s resilience
Water Minister Dave Kelly today released the Wilson Inlet Condition Report 2016-2019, which provides insight into the health and water quality of the inlet.
Dairy farmers show and tell with shire planners
Dairy farmers across the state are working towards meeting new standards in the recently revised Code of Practice (the Code) for Dairy Farm Effluent Management 2021, and by doing so are helping to keep waterways healthy and reduce their fertiliser bill.
uPtake wins AWA Award
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s (DWER) uPtake program has been recognised for its contribution to Research and Development Excellence at the Australian Water Association Awards held recently.
Update on Wilson Inlet and sandbar opening protocol review
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee (WICC) are hosting the annual Estuary Forum as a part of the State Government’s Healthy Estuaries WA program on Wednesday 17 November.