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Perth NRM recently worked with State and local government agencies to present a workshop highlighting the need for improved management of urban development sites

The inaugural Regenerative Agriculture Conference, presented by Perth NRM and RegenWA, was an outstanding success. This sold out event delivered a conference that galvanised support for both sustainable food systems and regional rehabilitation.

Seven case studies highlighting WA Local Government’s key success factors for achieving best practice management in erosion and sediment control are now available.

The inaugural Regenerative Agriculture Conference will bring together a cross section of our food industry

In 2018 the National Landcare Program and the City of Wanneroo funded Perth NRM to assess the practical use and adoption of improved soil water monitoring practices by horticulturists in the North of Perth Food Zone.

Whenever we see plumes of building sand in our suburban lakes, waterways and parklands, we can easily see some of the environmental impact of poor erosion and sediment management practices from local building sites.

Pollutants such as soil, sand and cement can be blown or washed away from subdivision, building and construction sites.

The City of Gosnells has developed a “Doing it right” webpage containing easy to understand technical specifications and information aimed at developers and builders

Local Laws are a significant tool for Local Government to manage compliance in regard to the prevention of erosion, sand drift and sediment loss, to protect amenity, stormwater infrastructure and the environment.

Preventing and controlling soil erosion, sediment runoff and sand drift from building, subdivision and construction sites resulting from urban development is a significant issue for Local Governments (LGs).

Fraser Eynon, the UWA Masters student undertaking the Sediment Research Project (SRP), resigned from his Masters course of study in November 2018.

West Australian nectarines, plums and peaches are all in season and are in great flavour condition.

Local Stone fruit is hitting our shops this December

The launch is taking place on Tuesday 4th December between 6.30am and 9.00am at two locations, Yagan Square and Murray Street Mall

Perth NRM showcased our current project work across a range of programs in our 6th year at the Live Lighter Perth Hills Festival.

One of Australia’s longest and most successful landcare initiatives, the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP), is celebrating 20 years of protecting and enhancing the Swan and Canning rivers catchments.

RegenWA are very proud to support WIG who will be hosting Colin Seis from Gulgong, NSW

Perth NRM will again be exhibiting at the Perth Hills Festival in 2018.

The Regenerative Farmers Network “RegenWA” was officially launched yesterday to an enthusiastic audience of farmers and stakeholders at the Dowerin Field Days.

The Regenerative Farmers’ Network “RegenWA” will be officially launched by the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food, Hon. Alannah MacTiernan at the 2018 Dowerin Field Days.