Published on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 at 12:56:12 PM
On Thursday 14 August, a number of community members, local and state government agencies, and community and academic organisations attended ‘Catchment to Coast’, a community information evening focused on waterways projects hosted by the City of Busselton. 
This event provided an opportunity for people to find out more about how the City and its partner agencies are currently working together to manage and improve the health of local waterways in the Geographe Region. Attendees received the latest updates on the various projects and plans being undertaken by the City of Busselton, the Department of Water and Environment Regulation (DWER), GeoCatch and Murdoch University. The presentations covered a wide range of topics, including nutrient management, sediment removal and feral fish control programs.
Mayor Phill Cronin said: “This event formed part of a broader effort by the City and its partners to provide community with up-to-date information on the management of our local waterways and to provide opportunities for people to fully understand the latest management strategies and approaches.”
There was a broad range of attendance, with industry professionals and community members all participating in lively discussions.
For anyone who missed the presentations and would like to know more about these projects, please contact the City’s Environment team on InfrastructureAndEnvironment@busselton.wa.gov.au or 9781 0444
The City of Busselton hopes to begin dewatering, as part of stage 3 of its Sediment Removal Program for the Lower Vasse River later this year. Further information on the work being undertaken by the City of Busselton as interim asset manager of the Lower Vasse River and Toby’s inlet, can be found here >>
Objectives outlined in this statement are aligned with the City of Busselton’s Council Plan (2024 - 2034). Key Theme Environment – An environment that is valued, conserved and able to be enjoyed by current and future generations.
Left to right: Tom Ryan (Murdoch University, Feral Fish Program), Danielle Halliday (City of Busselton, Lower Vasse River and Sediment Removal Program), Tim Storer (Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, Healthy Rivers Team), Jenelle Schult (GeoCatch, Rural and Urban Nutrient Management Programs).
Media enquiries can be directed to pr@busselton.wa.gov.au
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