News

Sep 1, 2010

Finding and eradicating boneseed, a noxious week, is the aim of community groups and land managers who are joining together for the annual WA Boneseed Blitz - 3 -13 September.



Sep 1, 2010

Applications are now being accepted for round three of Groundworks South West.

 



Aug 9, 2010

The South West Catchments Council’s Coastal team has been busy kickstarting a planting project, planting 64,000 trees to revegetate the Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands and return it to its former state as a haven for migratory birds.

Click here to read the Busselton-Dunsborough Mail’s story.



Aug 3, 2010
 

Thanks to all who applied for the Groundworks South West Caring for our Country Land Management Grants. Rounds 1 and 2 have now closed. 

 




Funding Opportunities

Below you will find links to websites with information on funding sources for natural resource management activities.

BREAKING NEWS!

Groundworks South West round three opens September 1

Applications for Groundworks South West round three are now being accepted. SWCC is calling for applications for on-ground focused projects that will result in biodiversity protection, coastal management and sustainable agriculture outcomes for the Australian Government's Caring for our Country Natural Resource Management (NRM) targets.

Click on the links below to download the grant guidelines and relevant application form.

Groundworks round three grant guidelines

Application form for projects under $15,000

Application form for projects over $15,000

Round three applications close October 4, 2010.

Groundworks rounds one and two have closed.

Click here for the full list of successful round one projects.

Round two applications are currently being assessed. Successful round two projects will be announced during September.

For more information about Groundworks South West, please contact the Community Engagement team on (08) 9761 4184, or email nerilee.boshammer@swccnrm.org.au; derani.sullivan@swccnrm.org.au or wendy.wilkins@swccnrm.org.au

Grants available for the spring baiting season

The South West Catchments Council is offering grants of up to $1000 for community groups and public organisations to support feral animal control this spring, as part of the Red Card for Rabbits and Foxes (RCRF) Program. Click here to download the grant guidelines and application form.

Applications close on Friday September 3, 2010.

For further information, please contact the SWCC Program Manager, Rebecca Walker, Ph: (08) 9881 0202, rebecca.walker@agric.wa.gov.au.  

Funding for NRM works in Geographe Catchment waterways

Owners of land adjacent to waterways in the Geographe Catchment area may be eligible for funding for works such as fencing, revegetation and associated weed control, stock crossings and off-stream watering points.

The South West Catchments Council (SWCC), through the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Program, and GeoCatch, through the Department of Water, have incentive funding available for conservation and restoration works on private properties.

Twelve catchments are earmarked for the program, and the South West Catchments Council and GeoCatch are each responsible for six of these:

SWCC

GeoCatch

Jingarmup Brook

Annie Brook

Gynudup Brook

Toby Inlet

Abba River

Five Mile Creek

Carbunup River

Vasse River

Ludlow River

Capel River

Sabina River

Buayanyup River

For information about the SWCC catchments contact (08) 9755 3432 or email Emily.lewis@swccnrm.org.au.  For information about the GeoCatch catchments contact 9781 0111 or email Jenelle.carter@water.wa.gov.au

Funding for NRM Works in Peel-Harvey catchment waterways

Owners of land adjacent to waterways in the Peel-Harvey catchment area may be eligible for funding for works such as fencing, revegetation and associated weed control, stock crossings and off-stream watering points.

The Peel-Harvey Catchment Council (PHCC), through the Department of Water, is offering subsidies to help landowners improve their land and waterways in the coastal region of the Peel-Harvey catchment. The South West Catchments Council (SWCC) is also providing funding through the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Program.

Residents in the Harvey, Waroona and Coolup areas are asked to contact Colleen Archibald (08) 9733 2628 or email colleen.archibald@peel-harvey.org.au.

Residents in the Serpentine, North Dandalup and Pinjarra areas are asked to contact Kristy Gregory on (08) 9526 0199 or email Kristy@landcaresj.com.au

Alternatively, contact Emily Lewis, SWCC Project Officer on 0448 939 311.

Jobs Fund

Jobs Fund is an Australian Government initiative to support and create jobs and skills development through projects that build community and infrastructure.

Grantslink

A source of funding information under a variety of grants programs.

Landcare Australia

Landcare Australia provides a range of grant programs for groups wishing to repair or protect the environment.

 

 

 

 



Email South West Catchments Council : swcc@agric.wa.gov.au