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 Custodians of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We strive to support Traditional Custodians 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
21st August 2025: Danju Program leadership update.
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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DIY Plant Tissue Testing Workshop
Thurs 21st August, 2.30pm-4pm, Harvey Ag College
Participants of the Healthy Estuaries WA fertiliser management program 2024/25 are invited to hear from agronomist Sam Taylor on how to assess pasture nutrition and accurately collect plant samples for tissue testing. Participants receive free plant tissue testing on four paddocks.
Contact project officer Tony Battersby to register or for more information.
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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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Bee the Change: Create a home for native pollinators
Join us for a hands-on workshop with native bee ecologist Dr Kit Prendergast and discover how you can "bee the change" for Australia’s vital native pollinators.
After an engaging and informative presentation, participants will build their own bee hotel to take home and install in their gardens!
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Upper Collie Wrap-Up: Celebrating River Restoration
Tues 16th September, 5.15pm - 7pm, Harris River Estate
After two years of on-ground work to improve habitat for native fish and fauna in the Southern Branch of the Upper Collie River, we’re wrapping up the project with a free community celebration event featuring project highlights, expert talks, and the debut screening of the Reviving Our River short film.
Light supper included. Celebrate with us the success of this collaborative conservation project!
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Spring Clean Up - Collie River Busy Bee
Tues 30th Sept, 9am - 11am, Soldiers Park, Collie
Roll up your sleeves and help us care for the Collie River!
Join the Leschenault Catchment Council for a busy bee focused on rubbish clean-up and tree guard maintenance at Soldiers Park in Collie as part of Clean Up Australia’s Spring Clean-Up Day.
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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.
