Healthy Estuaries WA Fertiliser Management Program a finalist in Premier’s Science Awards
Healthy Estuaries WA’s Fertiliser Management Program is a finalist in the Premier’s Science Awards Science Engagement Initiative of the Year category.
Reflecting on a decade of science and management of the Vasse Wonnerup
In April 2013, a mass fish kill in the Vasse Wonnerup wetlands was a pivotal moment in how the wetlands are managed. Reflecting on the past 10 years, scientists and managers came together for a community update hosted by GeoCatch in Busselton.
New estuary condition report for Bindjareb Djilba (Peel-Harvey estuary)
This report summarises three years of Peel Harvey estuary water quality monitoring (2016–19) and compares the results with historical data. We report on the main drivers of estuary health – climate, flow, and catchment nutrients; and the estuary response – water quality indicators such as salinity, oxygen, nutrients, and microalgal activity.
Subsidised soil testing brings economic and environmental benefits to south-west farmers
Expressions of interest have opened for a subsidised soil testing and fertiliser management program through the Healthy Estuaries WA and Soil Wise programs.
Collaborative approach to fertiliser trials
Four years of trials have found that national phosphorus recommendations are relevant for soils in South West Western Australia.