Although no fish deaths have been observed, the Department is closely monitoring the waterways and investigating possible causes for the elevated algae levels.
Lower Murray River fish kill
The Department of Water and Department of Fisheries have responded to reports of dead fish in the Murray River near North Yunderup.
Innovative water treatment trial shows early promise
Initial stages of a trial aimed at controlling algal growth in the Lower Vasse River has demonstrated improved visual amenity and reduced phosphorus build-up associated with algal blooms.
Busselton water expert honoured with Australia Day medallion
Dr Lynch was awarded the medallion at a ceremony at the Department of Water in Perth for her achievements in natural resource management, land use planning, water quality improvement and support for community engagement through the Geographe Catchment Council.
Vasse management response kicks in as summer hots up
State and local government agencies have been busy over the Christmas-New Year period in the Vasse-Wonnerup estuaries as summer hots up and stresses mount on water quality.
Winter rains provide summer study opportunities in Vasse-Wonnerup wetlands
Good winter rains have provided scientists with an opportunity to study the influence of higher than usual water levels on the health of the Vasse-Wonnerup wetlands.
Estuaries partnerships signed
On-ground remediation works to improve the health of two South Coast waterways will soon begin after the Liberal National Government signed a further two partnership agreements with local catchment groups.
South west rivers respond to better winter
Better winter rainfall in 2016 has lifted the flows of many of the State’s key south west river systems, a recently released annual assessment by the Department of Water reveals.
$20 million to improve regional estuaries
Six regional estuary systems in the State’s South-West and Great Southern will be targeted under a new $20 million Royalties for Regions program launched today in Peel.