GeoCatch acknowledges the Wadandi Saltwater people, the Traditional Owners of this land, and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
The Community's voice in the Catchment since 1997.
GeoCatch is a catchment management group working in partnership with the community, industry and agencies to care for the Geographe Bay Catchment.
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3 days ago
Want to learn how to grow more grass and healthier livestock? Join the 2024 Grazing Matcher program - Registrations are now open!The farmer-group is facilitated by technical experts, Dan Parnell (Agsure Consulting) and Jeisane Accioly (ALIS Consulting).You'll explore a range of topics over a 12-month period, including grazing management, fodder production and pasture utilisation, with the aim to improve your farm business and our waterways.Meet eight times over a 12-month period, at farms across the catchment. Its a fanastic opportunity to meet others in your area, as well as fine-tune your grazing enterprise. To learn more or register:www.geocatch.asn.au/farm-management/grazing-matcher/#geographefarmersprotectinggeographebay #geographefarmersprotectinggeographebay#meatandlivestockaustralia #NLP #swnrm #grazingmatcher #westernbeefassociation
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4 days ago
Scientific scuba divers keep watch on seagrass!Scientists from Edith Cowan University have been undertaking seagrass research in Geographe Bay and are encouraged by the latest results. The scientific scuba divers were out and about in Geographe Bay to continue with the 13th consecutive year of sampling. Each summer, scientists from Edith Cowan University join divers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to monitor the seagrass meadows at fixed sites across Geographe Bay. The program aims to assess seagrass health by tracking changes over time.Results this year are yet to be fully assessed, but Professor Kathryn McMahon from Edith Cowan University says the Bay’s seagrass meadows appear to be in good condition with no areas of concern. All sites have been monitored across the bay and early indications show that shoot density is slightly higher than 2023, a positive sign.“Most of the sites are located within the Ngari Capes Marine Park so they are an indicator of marine park health. At each site, we monitor the number of shoots of seagrass. The number of shoots is a really good indicator of their health. We are finding that most of the sites in Geographe are staying stable, and some are increasing in shoot density over time. That is an indication that their condition is improving,” said Kathryn.The KeepWatch seagrass monitoring project is coordinated by GeoCatch and funded by Water Corporation, with in-kind support from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. To read the full article and view the 2023 ECU report, visit geocatch.asn.au www.geocatch.asn.au/keepwatch-seagrass-monitoring/ #healthyestuarieswa #revitalisinggeographewaterways #WAEstuaries #healthyestuaries #geographebay #busseltonwa Edith Cowan University (ECU) Water Corporation
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5 days ago
Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your family? GeoCatch is seeking community members to lend a hand in protecting the critically endangered Nguraren (Wester Ringtail Possum) during the 2024 Ringtail Tally. The tally is a citizen science project that runs from 7th April to 4th May and anyone can be involved in collecting data.The information gathered is recorded on the WA Threatened Species Database and tracks population trends, future planning decisions, and conservation projects.You can monitor possums in your backyard, local park, or school and contribute to the scientific study of western ringtail possums. The data you collect will be used to track population trends, future planning decisions, and conservation projects. Scientists like you are contributing valuable data to help further conserve this species into the future.The data becomes more valuable each year as the Tally is repeated; this will be our 9th Tally!The Geographe Bay Catchment contains prime habitat for the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum. Findings are shared with the community each year. What you will be doing in the tally:Step 1: Choose your survey site. This is a place where you have seen ringtails before; it may be your own garden, local park, or patch of bush.Step 2: Count the number of ringtails seen each evening at least twice a week over the four-week survey period (7th April – 4th May).Step 3: Return completed data sheets by May 31, 2024.To sign up for the 2024 Ringtail Tally, visit geocatch.asn.au #criticallyendangeredspecies #busselton #westernringtail #ringtailtally #westernringtailpossum #busseltonwa #petsawaypossumsplay #petsnightin #criticallyendangered
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6 days ago
Scientific scuba divers keep watch on seagrass!Scientists from Edith Cowan University have been undertaking seagrass research in Geographe Bay and are encouraged by the latest results. The scientific scuba divers were out and about in Geographe Bay to continue with the 13th consecutive year of sampling. Each summer, scientists from Edith Cowan University join divers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to monitor the seagrass meadows at fixed sites across Geographe Bay. The program aims to assess seagrass health by tracking changes over time.Results this year are yet to be fully assessed, but Professor Kathryn McMahon from Edith Cowan University says the Bay’s seagrass meadows appear to be in good condition with no areas of concern. All sites have been monitored across the bay and early indications show that shoot density is slightly higher than 2023, a positive sign.“Most of the sites are located within the Ngari Capes Marine Park so they are an indicator of marine park health. At each site, we monitor the number of shoots of seagrass. The number of shoots is a really good indicator of their health. We are finding that most of the sites in Geographe are staying stable, and some are increasing in shoot density over time. That is an indication that their condition is improving,” said Kathryn.The KeepWatch seagrass monitoring project is coordinated by GeoCatch and funded by Water Corporation, with in-kind support from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The 2023 KeepWatch Seagrass Monitoring Report by Edith Cowan University summarised that “seagrass meadows in Geographe Bay remain healthy with seagrass shoot densities high at all sites compared to other similar meadows in Western Australia.”To read the full article and view the 2023 ECU report, visit geocatch.asn.au www.geocatch.asn.au/keepwatch-seagrass-monitoring/ #healthyestuarieswa #revitalisinggeographewaterways #WAEstuaries #healthyestuaries #geographebay #busseltonwa Water Corporation Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions - Parks and Wildlife Edith Cowan University (ECU)
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1 week ago
www.bdtimes.com.au/news/busselton-dunsborough-times/research-shows-rehabilitated-possums-making-s...
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Rehabilitated possums make successful return to WA wild
A research team has followed 143 ringtail possums that had been rehabilitated and released over three years in the South West.
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