News

Welcome to Perth NRM's news and media releases page. We cover a range of project updates, news and feature articles.

2023 Small Grant Fund open for applications

13th July, 2023 Individual

Perth NRM have a small allocation of funds available to support 'Friends of', Landcare and Coastcare groups in our region.

Perth NRM Newsletter (July 2023)

The July edition of Perth NRM's newsletter has been published.

ReWild Perth Newsletter (July 2023)

6th July, 2023 ReWild

Kaya! Makuru, 'the first rains' and the coldest and wettest time of the year* has certainly arrived! The rains provide a perfect time to get stuck into planting as the natural water source provides a great kick-start for new plants to establish thems

People of ReWild – Glenn

4th July, 2023 ReWild

Explore Glenn’s Bayswater bush garden, an oasis for wildlife using local native plant species, and learn how you can do the same in your garden. #PeopleofReWild

Five years of TEC progress

Since 2018, Perth NRM has been delivering 'Living Landscapes: Improving the condition of Threatened Ecological Communities' in the Swan NRM region and working to improve the resilience of these important ecological areas.

Stopping site sediment pollution

Building sand from construction sites can be contaminated with cement and metal cuttings as well as paint, plastics, rubbish and mulch.

Sediment control reduces mosquito risk

22nd June, 2023 Sediment Taskforce

Land clearing for the subdivision and construction of buildings and infrastructure in Western Australia often results in soil and building sand making its way into nearby gutters and drains.

Citizen Science: May Update

20th June, 2023 IndividualCitizen Science

What species of wildlife will use wildlife-friendly garden structures? This is one of the big questions that our Turning Gardeners into Conservationists project is trying to find out!

Five years of protecting threatened wildlife species

We are always conscious that the work we do in land and natural resource management has a direct impact on the wildlife that rely on these habitats to survive.

Citizen Science: April Update

22nd May, 2023 IndividualCitizen Science

Our citizen scientists continue to amaze us with their backyard discoveries and wildlife-friendly gardening efforts!

Perth NRM Newsletter (May 2023)

The May edition of Perth NRM's newsletter has been published.

Rockingham cleans up

Thank you to the awesome people who came down to Palm Beach and Singleton Foreshore to help in the Rockingham Big Beach Clean Up on Sunday 30th April.

Healthy landscapes for small landholders

Owners of small agricultural properties play an important role in managing our peri-urban landscapes, which are the areas where land-use transitions from rural environments to urban or regional centres.

Citizen Science: March Update

26th April, 2023 IndividualCitizen Science

More than 150 new habitat structures are now being installed in gardens throughout the South West as part of our Turning Gardeners into Conservationists project!

Coast community leads restoration

Last year we started work on the ‘Community-led stewardship in Perth’s northern coastal corridor’ project, with lots of amazing progress made already.

Wells Park exceeds expectations

20th April, 2023 Coastal and Marine

Last winter, more than 6,000 seedlings were planted at Wells Park, and we are happy to report they survived summer!

ReWild Perth Newsletter (April 2023)

14th April, 2023 ReWild

Welcome to our second newsletter! As we enter the cooler Noongar season of Djeran, it’s a great time to get active in the garden. This can include making a start on your habitat projects and installing plants while the soil is still warm.

People of ReWild – Mandy

13th April, 2023 ReWild

Our next People of ReWild feature is Mandy who, with partner Mike, have been building their native bush garden for the past 34 years with inspiring results.

Goodbye, Graham!

We are sad to announce that after decades of working with and advocating for the Western Australian agricultural industry and its landholders, Graham McAlpine is retiring.

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