An exciting new partnership between South Coast Natural Resource Management and Lotterywest was launched on Wednesday 13th April, with funding set to shine a spotlight on environmental volunteering across the South Coast region. Lake Seppings, a location which has...

SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT
South Coast NRM is the leading independent natural resource management organisation in the south coast region of Western Australia.
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NEW HOPE FOR THE ICONIC CARNABY’S BLACK COCKATOO
Recovery actions across twelve private properties located in the South Coast region have been successful in boosting the population of endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoo.

IMPROVEMENTS FLOWING ON YAKAMIA CREEK
In an exciting first for the region, South Coast NRM and the City of Albany are partnering with Minderoo Foundation, the South Coast Environment Fund, and the State Governments Healthy Estuaries program to repair a highly degraded, culturally significant section of Yakamia Creek.

A BOOST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERISM
Lake Seppings, a location which has been abuzz with volunteers in the past few years, provided a stunning backdrop for the official launch of South Coast Enviro-Experiences.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION
We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for a part time role in our Albany office. The role would suit someone who is self-motivated with good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a results driven approach to work.

PROJECT OFFICER POSITION
We are currently seeking a Project Officer who will work in a small team to deliver South Coast Enviro-Experiences, a new project supported by Lotterywest.

PROJECT OFFICER POSITION
South Coast NRM are super excited to announce the launch of our Threatened Species Artwork Competition. With various age categories and mediums (colouring in, original artwork and photography), there’s an option for everyone – and great prizes up for grabs!
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REGIONAL LAND PARTNERSHIPS
Through a Regional Land Partnerships (RLP) investment of $11.8 million over five years from July 2018 to June 2023, South Coast NRM, together with 15 key delivery partners, are delivering on national priorities at a regional and local level.

SOUTH COAST ENVIRO-EXPERIENCES
South Coast Enviro-Experiences, supported by Lotterywest, is a new project set to be delivered by South Coast NRM. It will focus on increasing capacity of organisations relying on volunteers, for both on-ground work, but also group governance, and will promote a suite of environmental volunteering opportunities over the next 18 months.

SOUTHERN SOILS
What exactly are good land management practices? There is a wealth of information available on the internet, making it very difficult for those interested in sustainable agriculture to find relevant information. This site aims to cut through the noise and present information specifically relevant to the south coast region of Western Australia across a diverse range of sustainable agricultural topics.
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BOOST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERISM
NEW HOPE FOR THE ICONIC CARNABY’S BLACK COCKATOO
Recovery actions across twelve private properties located in the South Coast region have been successful in boosting the population of endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoo. Through a project funded by the Australian Government Environmental Restoration Fund, South...
IMPROVEMENTS FLOWING ON YAKAMIA CREEK
In an exciting first for the region, South Coast Natural Resource Management and the City of Albany are partnering with Minderoo Foundation, the South Coast Environment Fund, and the State Governments Healthy Estuaries program to repair a highly degraded, culturally...
CULTURAL BURN ON COUNTRY AT BALLOGUP
On 6th May 2022 and with perfect autumn conditions, Noongar Elders and family members of the Albany Heritage Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation conducted a cool burn, on Country at Ballogup. The burn was to prepare the ground for native revegetation which will...
REGIONAL DROUGHT RESILIENCE ON NOONGAR BOODJA
Kaya, South Coast NRM has teamed up with the great people at Keogh Bay and Gillamii, to ensure that the Indigenous community have the opportunity to contribute to the Regional Drought Resilience Plan for the Great Southern region. The Regional Drought Resilience Plan,...
SUPPORT FOR SOUTH COAST THREATENED FLORA
Three threatened plants restricted to a few mountain tops in the iconic Stirling Range National Park are set to receive additional protection and recovery assistance from the impacts of bushfires. Banksia montana (Stirling Range Dryandra), Andersonia axilliflora...
REGIONAL DROUGHT RESILIENCE PLANNING
South Coast NRM have been assisting with community engagement across the Great Southern, through the Regional Drought Resilience project managed by the Great Southern Development Commission. This project has been funded by the Australian Department of Agriculture,...
THREATENED SPECIES ARTWORK COMPETITION
Sharpen your pencils, clean off those paintbrushes and dust your camera lens, South Coast NRM are super excited to announce the launch of our Threatened Species Artwork Competition! With various age categories and mediums (colouring in, original artwork and...
WONDERFUL WETLANDS A SUCCESS
Esperance has internationally recognised wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention, namely Lake Warden and Lake Gore. Lake Wheatfield is a lesser known lake that is part of the Lake Warden catchment and supports a rich diversity of shorebirds. Esperance families and...
WONDERFUL WETLANDS: SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Our beaches are world-class. And so are our wetlands! Lake Warden and Lake Gore are Esperance wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention, which recognises water bodies of international significance. Both these lakes, and the smaller lakes within their catchment, are...
WATERWAYS – LOVE STORIES OF PLACE
Do you and your family have a story of spending time at a local waterway? Denmark Arts will be recording stories of people’s connection to Denmark Waterways (and surrounds) over the month of April. These stories will be made into short five minute films that...
QUICK GRANTS GIVE A BOOST TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED
Disadvantaged youth in the Great Southern will get some added support with the announcement of the Quick Grants initiative from Youth Great Southern. Applications open tomorrow for grants ranging from $10,000 – $20,000 for projects which support and empower those...
WELCOMING TWO NEW MEMBERS TO THE ESPERANCE TEAM!
Joining the South Coast NRM team while Claudia Magana is on maternity leave, Kelsey Tucker and Dorothy Henderson will be working together to deliver our protecting Lake Warden and Lake Gore Ramsar wetlands. Kelsey has a background in botany, with a Bachelor of...
SOUTH COAST REGION ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT 2021
In the recently released Australia’s Environment Report, our region’s environmental condition has increased! The Australia’s Environment Report is produced each calendar year by the Australian National University (ANU) with support from the Terrestrial Ecosystem...
DR.SAT PROVIDES MORE TOOLS TO CREATE A THRIVING FUTURE
The Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool – DR.SAT was launched by the Future Drought Fund to give farmers more options to thrive despite drought and a changing climate. Check out this great self assessment tool that provides: The ability to input details about...
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