Forum aims to widen knowledge of our estuaries & rivers

The Lower Blackwood Land Conservation District Committee (LCDC) is teaming up with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) once again to host the annual Hardy Inlet Estuary Community Forum in November.

The forum will showcase the on-ground work, research, and developments being undertaken to better understand and protect the health of our unique and precious region’s estuaries, rivers, and wildlife.

The forum is open to everyone in the Lower Blackwood Catchment and beyond and is a great opportunity to hear about how the very dry summer affected the Hardy Inlet this year, the latest research on seagrass health, and the critters found in the Blackwood and Scott rivers.

Rebecca Archer, Executive Officer (Acting) for the LCDC believes the event is a vital forum to update the community on the proactive work and the challenges of managing estuary health.

“Our community tells us that they highly value our waterways for the beautiful scenery, wildlife, and recreation opportunities,” she said.

“Our work through Healthy Estuaries WA focuses on practical, on-ground outcomes to improve the health of our unique Hardy Inlet, and we encourage anyone who loves the inlet and rivers to come along and learn more.

“It’s always a great opportunity to hear from the experts who are studying our rivers and estuaries, and they will be sharing new research completed within the last year.”

The Hardy Inlet Estuary Forum will be held at the Colourpatch Café in Augusta from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday November 21.

To register, visit lowerblackwood.com.au/our-events by Monday November 18.