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.
Phosphorus application timing being trialled in the South West
An exciting new trial is being undertaken in the Geographe catchment investigating the effect of phosphorus application timing on pasture productivity and the environment.
Results from fertiliser trials put into practice
Increased confidence in the science behind efficient phosphorus application has seen major fertiliser companies incorporate the recent findings in the models they use to generate fertiliser advice they give to farmers.
Resilience and adaptability the key to Harbour health, says new report
Water Minister Dave Kelly today released the Oyster Harbour (Miaritch): Condition of the estuary 2016-19 report on three years of water quality monitoring.
Drone technology gives bird’s eye view of Peel-Harvey Estuary seagrass
The survey of the Peel-Harvey Estuary seagrass population was completed in Mandurah today with Water Minister Dave Kelly on hand to inspect the drone technology being utilised for aerial mapping.
Seagrass surveys are normally carried out using an underwater camera mounted on a vessel to observe which seagrass species are present, their density and any potential signs of stress.
Drone technology is also being utilised to map the distribution of seagrass in the Peel-Harvey estuary. The drone imagery will enable the mapping of estuary areas that are too shallow to access by boat.
Funding allows additional work in wetlands
The project between the City of Albany and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) aims to improve the quality of water flowing into Albany’s Oyster Harbour.
New WA-developed technology trial to protect our waterways
The McGowan Government has partnered with an Augusta community group in an Australian‑first trial of new technology developed in Western Australia that aims to better manage dairy farm effluent to protect local waterways.
Cutting-edge technology to improve water quality and help farmers
More than $5.5 million has been provided by the State and Federal governments for Smart Farming Fertiliser trials to improve the health of waterways and estuaries by reducing fertiliser run-off, which in turn will help increase farm productivity and profitability.