Leschenault Catchment Council
WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY FOR A HEALTHY CATCHMENT
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The Leschenault Catchment Council would like to acknowledge the Wadandi, Kaniyang, Pindjarup and Wiilman People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We strive to support Traditional Owners and learn from Indigenous knowledge and wisdom in caring for the land.
Ngala kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kadaak nidja boodja.
OUR VISION
The Leschenault Catchment Council (LCC) is an independent, community based, not-for-profit organisation, committed to the long-term environmental protection and enhancement of the Leschenault Catchment in the southwest of Western Australia.
Our vision is for ‘a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient natural environment and a sustainable future for people and culture.’
Latest news
18th June 2025: A valued member of the LCC family steps down.
OUR PROGRAMS
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Danju - Jobs Together
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Leschenault Estuary Connect
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Wildlife for the Future
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Restoring our Waterways
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Catchment Stewardship
OUR CORE VALUES
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Respectful and active Noongar engagement and collaboration
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Best practice landcare, based on sound conservation science
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Strong community engagement and active inclusion
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Strategic action through collaborative partnerships
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Good governance, sound financial management, honesty and integrity
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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Bird box workshop - build for wildlife!
Sat 9th August, 10am-1pm, Koolambidi Woola, Bunbury Youth Precinct
Led by wildlife ecologist Simon Cherriman and environmental educator Danielle Crichton from The Re-Cyc-Ology Project, learn about the fascinating world of tree-hollow-dependent species—like owls, possums, and black cockatoos—and how you can support them by creating nest-boxes using recycled materials. Built boxes will be donated to the City of Bunbury to be installed in local nature reserves.
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Feral Future on Farms: Foxes, Felines and Feral Pigs
Fri 12th September, 10am-3.30pm, Lowden
Join us and project partners South West NRM and Leschenault Biosecurity Group for a practical field day focused on the impacts and management of feral and pest species, and help protect threatened species.
We’ll explore the latest tools, strategies and collaborative efforts with live demos of equipment, displays and expert talks.
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Funding available for Landowners
Funding is available for landowners to assist with fencing waterways to exclude stock and planting native revegetation to kickstart a healthy stream ecosystem.
As part of this program there are also incentives for soil testing to support fertiliser management decisions.
Details and EOI forms on the program page.
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Test your soil to support better fertiliser decisions
Join over 2000 farmers improving the health of our waterways by only applying the fertiliser that your paddocks need!
Includes: Soil testing, advice and support valued at over $5000; Soil sampling and chemical analysis of all eligible paddocks; Results and advice at a local workshop; One-to-one agronomic advice; and Plant tissue testing.
