NACC in Geraldton, Western Australia | Environmental conservation organisation

NACC

Locality: Geraldton, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9938 0100

Address: 114 Sanford Street 6530 Geraldton, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.nacc.com.au/

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15.02.2022 Have you been listening to West Midlands Group podcast Paddock Chat? Tune in to their latest episode to find out from Nathan Dovey and Phil Honey of Stirlings to Coast Farmers about connecting your farm to the digital world! Click here http://ow.ly/C1n650HNLMb to listen or download!

31.01.2022 Perth NRM and UWA Albany have developed a project in partnership with Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia that looks into the positive effects that wildlife-friendly gardening could have on biodiversity and human wellbeing! If you'd like to get involved, you can fill out this quick survey about the wildlife in your backyard! https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zV9qRv64evFDvg

25.01.2022 Have you ever seen a Black-flanked Rock-Wallaby? NACC NRM and Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia have teamed up to offer you the kayak tour of a lifetime where you can learn all about rock-wallabies while cruising through the beautiful Kalbarri National Park! Be sure to pack your lunch, at least 2L of water per person, sturdy shoes and sun smart clothes. ... RSVP your interest to our Bushcare Officer Jarna before 26 October and join us for a day of exploring! This event is supported by NACC NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

25.01.2022 It wouldn't be Biodiversity Month without mentioning the rare and beautiful Malleefowl! Leipoa ocellata are generally found in semi-arid mallee shrublands and woodlands and tend to inhabit reserves and private property within and around the Wheatbelt region of WA. Malleefowl mounds are quite incredible, often spanning up to 5 metres in diameter and 1m in height! If you have seen a mound (or Malleefowl) on your property, get in touch with our Bushcare Officer Jarna and enquire... about our incentives for fencing a revegetation of potential Malleefowl habitats! Jarna Kendle (08) 9938 0108 [email protected] Click below to find out more about Malleefowl! https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au///threatened-animals/malleefowl

25.01.2022 Not too long now until NACC NRM's Feral Feast! Join us at the Central Greenough Cafe and Visitor's Centre for a jam packed pest/weed control workshop and a scrumptious feral feast for lunch! Get in touch with our RALF team to book your spot!... Annabelle Garratt (E) [email protected] (P) 0448 986 879 Lizzie King (E) [email protected] (P) 0447 361 335

25.01.2022 Are you looking to expand your volunteer database? Register for Landcare Australia's first National Landcare Conference webinar! Kim Boswell will be talking all about recruiting and engaging volunteers. Click below for registration or to find out more!

25.01.2022 The 2020 WA Malleefowl Monitoring Program is not too far away and we are looking for citizen science volunteers to take part in this awesome project! Join WA Malleefowl Recovery Group in 'bushwalking with a purpose' through rural and remote parts of WA from October through to November! Click here to see the program times, dates, locations and contact details for you to book your spot! ... www.nacc.com.au/event/wa-malleefowl-monitoring-program/ *Please note that a suitable level of physical fitness and appropriate clothing/footwear is a pre-requisite for joining these monitoring events.*

25.01.2022 We had a chat with the man of the hour - Josh Byrne from Gardening Australia for this month's #PeopleOfNRM! Josh tells us all about how his passion for sustainable gardening and permaculture became his livelihood and he even shares some tips on keeping our plant babies alive going into the warmer months! Read all about it here! ... https://bit.ly/2S8vuph See more

24.01.2022 Did you make it to Desert Blue Connect's event Whole Woman Whole Earth? NACCers Belle, Lizzie and Jarna headed out to Nukara to take part in the event, running a session about how composting and sustainable gardening can heal not only our plant babies but also our minds and souls too! Click below and read all about our home made 'seed bombs', composting do's and don'ts and tips to a healthy, happy garden! ... https://bit.ly/2S8vuph

24.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the WasteSorted Awards 2021! The awards, formerly the Infinity Awards, will celebrate Western Australia's waste champions, recognise innovative solutions to reduce waste, improve reuse and recycling, and showcase people going above and beyond in the waste sector and in our community! Nominations close at 5pm (WST) on Tuesday 2 February 2021.... Who will you be nominating? Waste Authority of Western Australia WA Government WasteSorted WA

24.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. This is an important time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. It is up to all of us to ensure that our communities, workplaces and families are safe and respectful places for all, especially First Nations peoples. This means moving from #SafeToBrave when it comes to issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Call out racism, learn about your local history, and start the convers...ation among your peers this Reconciliation Week. #NRW2021 #MoreThanAWord

24.01.2022 We all want harvest to be not only successful but SAFE this year! If you're after a podcast to get you through the long hours in the header, have a listen to West Midlands Group Paddock Chat podcast! Their new episode is all about staying safe on the farm during this busy period.

23.01.2022 NACC NRM Bushcare Officer Jarna is in Cataby today assessing Footes Grevillea populations as part of our new project 'Setting Seed'! This project aims to restore and protect the rare grevillea calliantha in the Northern Agricultural Region, thanks to the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. We are thrilled to see some Footes Grevillea seeds have germinated among the remnant vegetation we are today inspecting!... Watch this space for more updates on 'Setting Seed'!

22.01.2022 Join us in Gingin on the 9th of April to get hands-on and build nest box homes for native fauna! We will be joined by experts to lead the workshop and walk us through the creation and installation process! To RSVP or for more information, contact our Biodiversity star Kahree!... 0448 984 899 [email protected] See more

22.01.2022 Our team has headed north this week for some reflection and retreating. We are very excited to spend some time together as a team, learn new things and experience some of the amazing sights that our region has to offer. Stay tuned for more updates. Katherine

20.01.2022 *NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING* NACC NRM's Annual General Meeting will be taking place at Lotteries House, Geraldton on Tuesday 27 October 2020! Places are limited so please RSVP by 21 October 2020 by emailing [email protected] or by calling us at 9938 0100!

20.01.2022 Last month, NACC NRM teamed up with Birdlife to deliver workshops in Chapman Valley and Jurien Bay focusing on all things Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo! NACC NRM Bushcare Officer Jarna Kendle hosted the workshops joined by over 50 eager participants from all over our region! Read all about the workshops and our awesome presenters here! https://bit.ly/2TA0qiM

20.01.2022 The NACC NRM team #RiseAsOne with CRE to prevent family violence! Are you heading to the Community Respect & Equality Summit Welcome Reception next Wednesday? Tickets are available by following this link https://communityrespectandequality.com.au/cre-summit/

19.01.2022 Each month, we use Photomon to track success and growth at revegetation sites around the Northern Agricultural Region! However, not all of our Photomon stories are success stories. This month we delved into the complications that can stunt revegetation growth and how sometimes a picture can tell an unexpected story. By looking at where we've gone wrong, we can work out how certain sites may benefit from taking different approaches! Read the article here! ... https://bit.ly/2TA0qiM See more

19.01.2022 Our team has been spending some time on Yued country with local Elders this week as part of the Midwest Aboriginal Ranger Program regional meeting! The regional meeting kicked off with a smoking ceremony thanks to the Kwelena Mambakort Wedge Island Aboriginal Corporation. MARP participants have been working with Yued Rangers and Elders in sharing survey and data techniques for local Heritage Sites.

19.01.2022 In this month's NACC Notes, NACC NRM Biodiversity team Kane and Jarna, took us on a trip out to Badja Station where they monitored Malleefowl activity! Monitoring populations is done by examining known mounds as Malleefowl are so shy and elusive that counting the birds themselves would prove very challenging. However, their mounds are quite noticeable in this kind of environment and are a more effective way of tracking the birds! Kane and Jarna were fortunate enough to spot a... Malleefowl from a distance - an incredibly rare sighting! Read about their adventure here! https://bit.ly/2S8vuph

19.01.2022 Do you need a hand with writing funding applications? We’ve got you! Join us for a FREE online grant writing workshop on Wednesday 9th of June 2021! This workshop helps participants set up a framework from which they can apply for grants efficiently and effectively. ... Our facilitator Becci will help you gain the confidence and tools to apply strategies that will give you the best chance of writing a successful application to various funding sources. RSVP for course materials and zoom link to our RALF team Annabelle or Lizzie! (E) [email protected] (P) (08) 9938 0100 (M) 0448 986 879 (E) [email protected] (M) 0447 361 335

18.01.2022 No plans this Sunday? Why not join the Friends of Sunset Beach community group to manage an incursion of the invasive Golden Crownbeard! Golden Crownbeard displaces native vegetation and animals and is toxic to livestock and without management will continue to spread. ... Where: Corner of Volute St and Triron Pl. When: Sunday 30 May Time: 9 til 10 am Many hands make light work, so let's work together to keep our beaches and bushland beautiful for our future generations. Hope to see you there!

18.01.2022 Not long now until our Carnaby Black Cockatoo Workshops! There are still spots available for our Jurien Bay session - get in touch with Jarna to book in! Jurien Bay CRC Craytales

18.01.2022 We are now providing your opportunity to be involved in the National Malleefowl & Threatened Species Forum being held in Geraldton, WA on 7 -10 September 2021! If you feel that you have an informative presentation to bring to this forum, we want to hear from you! Simply complete the Expression of Interest Form linked below with your abstract for the opportunity to participate, share and promote ideas in your very own session! Expressions of interest close Monday 21 December 2...020. For any further information, you can contact NACC NRM’s Operations & Programs Manager at [email protected]. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdy7E_YFHQNKV/formResponse

17.01.2022 #16DaysOfActivism #GoOrange NACC NRM staff have donned orange today in support of the 16 Days in WA campaign and to show solidarity in fighting violence against women. Together, we can all make a difference, even if it's a simple conversation about what respect means to us all and how we can build respectful relationships with family, friends and work colleagues! ... How are you showing your support in the battle against family violence? #ViolenceIsNeverOK #RespectStartsWithYou

16.01.2022 Incredible upcoming opportunity! @Edith Cowan University is seeking Expressions of Interest from potential PhD candidates to undertake research in the School of Science in conjunction with their industry partner, the Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association (GRCA)! This scholarship will see one lucky PhD student undertaking research in the northern Avon Wheatbelt and Southern Yalgoo bioregions of Western Australia. Studies will be based on the ecological values of salt-a...ffected land in the Northern Ag Region with a focus on how to restore these landscapes with commercial and wildlife plantings. EOIs must be submitted by 30 November 2020 so get in quick and jump on this awesome opportunity!

16.01.2022 Have you heard of underwater Aboriginal heritage sites? In this month's NACC Notes, our Aboriginal Administration Trainee Taj talks about Sea Country and what's being done to protect it. Read the article here! https://bit.ly/2TA0qiM

16.01.2022 Keep an ear out tomorrow morning on ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt for our Coastal crew (along with our fabulous work experience student, Caitlin) who will be chatting to Michelle Stanley about this weekend's Coronation Beach Clean Up! There will be a free BBQ and an outdoor movie, thanks to Chapman Valley Menshed! All are welcome and those with four-wheel-drive vehicles are encouraged to come along and load up the bigger debris!

16.01.2022 If you are around the Dandaragan area, head over to the Visitor's Centre and check out their NAIDOC Week display!

16.01.2022 This month, NACC NRM Aboriginal Administration Trainee Taj has written about Water for #SolidScience! Water plays an important role in the lives of Aboriginal people and is an essential part of country. Read about all the uses of water dating back many, many years! ... https://bit.ly/2S8vuph See more

15.01.2022 Hopping into the weekend like! Excellent to hear that Woylie numbers are on the rise at AWC's Mt Gibson predator-free area!

15.01.2022 Biodiversity month calls for a spotlight on WA's threatened flora! How incredible is the Foote's grevillea (Grevillea calliantha)? This breath taking species was declared as rare flora in 1989 and later as critically endangered in 1995. It tends to flower from April to August in areas of low heath with scattered, emergent eucalypts and is native to the Dandaragan area! Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation has set up the Moora District Threatened Flo...ra Recovery Team to coordinate recovery actions to aid this plant's survival in the wild. Threats to the grevillea include degraded habitat, weeds, accidental damage during road maintenance, herbicide overspray, frequent fire, grazing animals and dieback disease. Learn more about this threatened species by clicking below! https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au//flora_posters/GrevilleaCallain

15.01.2022 Today our RALF Officers Belle and Lizzie are out and about with the team from EarthWhile Australia! They're taking part in a Soil Health Workshop in Walkaway, putting soil under the microscope and learning about the biology in our soils! #SoilHealth #WomenInAgriculture #SoilBiology

14.01.2022 Katherine here checking in after another busy spring weekend! On Saturday, myself and a number of the NACC NRM team took part in Desert Blue Connect's event Whole Woman Whole Earth Retreat at Nukara Farm ably organised by Monica as her community project for Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne's LEAD program. We were treated to beautiful weather, an incredible Welcome To Country by Theona Councillor and the opportunity to mix and meet with women from all over the region. ... Our Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitators Annabelle and Lizzie along with our Bushcare Officer Jarna, held a one hour session for 12 eager participants around the art of composting! Not only did the group learn all about the do's, don'ts, tips and tricks of composting kitchen and garden scraps, they also were given the chance to build their own 'worm hotels' to take home and use in their own gardens! It was great to get our hands dirty making 'seed bombs' which are a concoction of bentonite clay, compost and seeds! These little garden #blissballs can be thrown into your garden for an explosion of Everlasting colour after winter rains. I can't wait to see the results next year. Our RALF gurus also gave us a Bokashi Bin tutorial, showing us how to ferment waste and produce compost tea which is extremely beneficial to soil health and improving your garden bed! After morning tea our Bushcare Officer Jarna led a bush walk with Freda Blakeway for ten women who learned all about native flora and fauna in the area. The event was a great success and it was heartening to have gathered so many women willing and keen to dedicate a day to reconnecting our minds and bodies with the land! Some of the men in our team have suggested we run an equivalent session for the boys - how to brew..... compost tea and other assorted brews, as well as home recycling setups. Blokes and ladies let us know if you'd like to see more of these workshops in the region! Happy Monday! Hope you can keep your week connected. Katherine This event was supported by NACC NRM, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.

14.01.2022 Calling all of our NAR local producers!! Join Meat & Livestock Australia for their upcoming MLA Updates. This five-part webinar series is all about redefining resilience for your business. 2020 has been one hell of a ride and has called for resilience in almost all industries. So looking ahead, what will resilience look like for primary producers? The challenges ahead will require us all to be agile and ambitious, to see adversity as opportunity, to be innovators, sustainab...le and world leaders in global competitiveness delivering high value, high quality products to our customers, consumers and the community in Australia and around the world. This webinar series comprises a packed program of speakers and topics to help you build the profitability and resilience of your business today, tomorrow and in the future. Topics include- Redefining resilience through.. producer innovation, sustainability, innovation across the value chain, growing market opportunities, and community trust in the red meat and livestock industry. More information here: https://updates.mla.com.au/

13.01.2022 This year marks 20 years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process. National Sorry Day is a reminder of how far we've come and how far we still have to go. Everyone has a role to play in the narrative of reconciliation in our country and our communities. "Reconciliation is more than raising awareness and knowledge. As a nation, and importantly, as people, we need to move from ‘safe’ to ‘brave’ in order to advance reconc...iliation." - Reconciliation Australia. #NRW2021 #MoreThanAWord #NationalSorryDay2021

13.01.2022 Can you believe the progress?! Our Coastal Team have been busy using Photomon to track incredible revegetation growth at Cliff Head! The popular camping spot suffered some wear and tear over the years but is now looking lush and green! ... Read all about the process involved in this re-growth! https://bit.ly/2S8vuph

13.01.2022 This Saturday, help us to keep the coastlines in our region rubbish free! Join us as we take to Coronation Beach at 3pm to work together in collecting rubbish, with a free BBQ and outdoor movie! These photos were taken by Neva Glass, a local woman who spends hours of her time scouring Geraldton's beaches for any kinds of litter. ... Neva has found trailer loads of rubbish along our coastlines, ranging from dangerous needles and broken glass to nappies, take away packaging, rope and shoes! You can read all about it here www.nacc.com.au/peopleofnrm-neva-glass/ This is just a fraction of the litter that is tarnishing our beaches and harming the animals that inhabit them. We need your help! If you'd like to lend a hand, RSVP your interest to our Coastcare Officer Tegan at [email protected]

12.01.2022 Landcare Australia Youth Summit The Landcare Youth Summit (a pilot program event) will be held on December 1. The insights from this event will assist in the co-designing of the National Landcare Youth Summit in August, held during the 2021 National Landcare Conference. https://landcareaustralia.org.au/youthsummit/ Landcare Youth Survey ... If you are 25 and under, we invite you to take the Landcare Youth Survey. Tell us what your environmental issues are, share your ideas and let us know what you need to make a difference! The survey will only take 10 minutes but will provide valuable insight to help develop landcare programs and events that young people want to be involved in. Get involved here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LandcareYouth See more

12.01.2022 Aaaand that is how we weigh marine debris! Enjoy this time lapse taken from our Coronation Beach Clean Up last Saturday. It really does take a village! A massive thanks goes out to all the volunteers who got their hands dirty - these events are made possible by you!

12.01.2022 Our community came together to conquer Crownbeard! On Friday afternoon, NACC NRM attended Chapman River Friends Verbesina clean up! Who had a great turn out of 17 adults and 5 kids. All who helped in pulling the stubborn weed were able to learn how to remove Crownbeard effectively at their own properties. A win win! Thanks to all involved! ... Stay tuned to hear when the next weed clean up will be held and come along to learn how you can help eradicate Verbesina in our region!

12.01.2022 Yesterday we celebrated World Wetlands Day with a guided walk through the Chapman River Estuary! Locals of all ages gathered bright and early to learn about our precious estuaries from NACC's very own coastcare guru Dr. Mic Payne! Keep an eye out for February's newsletter to read all about it! #WorldWetlandsDay

12.01.2022 Do you need a hand getting that grant application done? We’ve got you! Join us for a FREE online grant writing workshop on Wednesday 9th of June 2021! This workshop helps participants set up a framework from which they can apply for grants efficiently and effectively. ... Our facilitator Becci will help you gain the confidence and tools to apply strategies that will give you the best chance of writing a successful application to various funding sources. RSVP for course materials and zoom link to our RALF team Annabelle or Lizzie! (E) [email protected] (P) (08) 9938 0100 (M) 0448 986 879 (E) [email protected] (M) 0447 361 335

11.01.2022 Happy Monday all! On Saturday, the community came together at Coronation Beach to lend a hand in keeping our coasts clean! All together, we managed to collect 124 kg of litter and marine debris! What an amazing effort by everyone! This litter was weighed, sorted and recorded into the Australian Marine Debris Database.... We tucked into a BBQ feast and wrapped up the evening with an outdoor film! Thanks to the Chapman Valley Menshed for the yummiest chickpea burgers and their incredible 'Shinema'! A big thanks goes out to Mid West Ports Authority for funding this project and to Iluka Resources Limited and Tangaroa Blue for their support. We hope to see you all at the next community beach clean up! Mic & Tegan Coastcare Team

11.01.2022 Are you looking to get involved in NAIDOC Week? Check out this free community event at the Geraldton Police Station tomorrow where you can enjoy traditional bush tucker and try your hand at creating some art!

11.01.2022 As of the 30th of September, The Australian Government has opened applications for the Natural Resource Management (NRM) Drought Resilience Program! Australia has seen firsthand how drought can affect the economy, the environment and society as a whole. The $5 billion Future Drought Fund presents opportunities for Australian farmers and communities to prepare for the impacts of drought, through secure and continuous funding.... Read more here! https://www.agriculture.gov.au//drought/future-drought-fund

11.01.2022 Today we celebrate National Agriculture Day! During COVID-19 farmers have had our back, everyday continuing to grow the food and fibre, we all depend on. Wherever you are today, to celebrate AgDay take a moment to appreciate and celebrate the everyday extraordinary efforts of our farmers and all that is good about Australian agriculture. You can get involved by hosting your very own AgDay themed lunch/BBQ, joining the AgDay Bake Off or just sharing the love on social media... by using the hashtag #AgDayAU! Every day an average Australian farmer produces enough food to feed 600 people and care for 51% of the entire Australian landscape! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyEll90F_Cc

11.01.2022 We're digging up all the secrets to soil health! Today our Regional Agriculture Landcare Faciliators (RALFs) Annabelle and Lizzie are in Perenjori with Gaia Permaculture and Moore Catchment Council at their Digging Deeper Workshop! The workshop explores testing the pH and structure of soils to work out what your soil might need to yield the best possible results. ... The RALF team have been learning about the different tests you can do at home to determine what kind of soil you have and therefore which plants and shrubs will best survive and thrive!

10.01.2022 Want to learn how to remove Verbesina? NACC NRM and Chapman River Friends are back this Friday 28 May with another weed removal afternoon! Join us at the Spalding Park car park to pull Verbesina throughout the park and learn how you can safely and effectively remove the weed on your own property. ... Just bring your water and your gloves, and enjoy a FREE afternoon tea with us! See you there!

10.01.2022 Today the NACC team are venturing down the Murchison River with Kalbarri Wilderness Cruises! Our Coastcare guru Mic is teaching us all about the estuary systems here in Kalbarri and what we can all do to protect its natural beauty! Stay tuned for more updates from our team retreat!

10.01.2022 Did you hear about our Feral Feast? In this month's NACC Notes, read all about what we learned about pest/weed management from experts from all over the region! From rabbit controls to alpacas, feral pigs and everything in between. Click here to read! https://bit.ly/2TA0qiM

10.01.2022 Landcare Youth Summit Webinar for all Landcare Groups, Facilitators, Coordinators, Volunteers - Thursday 3 December at 4pm (AEDT) If you’d like to find out a bit more about how your group can engage and work with young people, the this webinar is for you. Taking place on 3 December at 4pm (AEDT). This webinar will include discussion for Landcarers on how we can help arm the next generation with the knowledge, tools and ideas to preserve our unique landscape by taking action w...ith Landcare. To register please go to https://landcareaustralia.org.au/landcare-youth-summit-web/

10.01.2022 One more sleep until National AgDay! With just one day to go, you can still get involved. Host your very own AgDay themed lunch/BBQ, join the AgDay Bake Off or just share the love on social media by using the hashtag #AgDayAU! Find out more at https://buff.ly/2SrIGUZ... AustralianFarmers

09.01.2022 It's not too late to book in for this Friday's Feral Feast & Pest Control Workshop! Join us at the Central Greenough Cafe for advice and skills around pest management on your property as well as a FREE morning tea and lunch! Get in touch with our RALF team Belle or Lizzie to book your spot!

09.01.2022 Have you got your tickets? This Saturday 21 November, the Conservation Council of Western Australia invites members and stakeholders to join them in reflecting on the year that was, and what possibilities lie ahead for 2021! There will be a range of interesting presentations from staff, and member groups showcasing the amazing work being achieved across our network.... Go to bit.ly/ccwa2020 to secure your spot!

09.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE This year's Annual General Meeting will be available to join online! We hope this will allow participants to join us from all over the Northern Agricultural Region. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Ella who will send out the online meeting link via email!... [email protected] (08) 9938 0100 Of course, our AGM is still a face-to-face event, and we hope to see lots of members in-person too.

09.01.2022 How have you been celebrating Biodiversity Month? Here in our little corner of WA, we sit on a 'Biodiversity Hot Spot', exposing us to some of the worlds most beautiful and rare species! The Black-footed Rock-wallaby (Petrogale lateralis) occur in Western Australia and are known to hang out right in our backyard in the Kalbarri National Park!... In Western Australia all four subspecies of this Wallaby are listed as fauna that is ‘likely to become extinct’ in the wild which means they need your help. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions keeps track of the distributions of threatened species to help monitor population trends while also running a variety of volunteer projects across WA. You can help protect these threatened wallabies by contacting DBCA with any sighting information or getting involved in their monitoring activites! Read all about these little cuties and find out how you can help conserve their populations! https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au//black_footed_rock_wallabies_fa Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia

08.01.2022 Meet NACC NRM’s newest recruit! Alanah has joined our Coastal and Marine team this year, and has written a few words for this month’s #PeopleOfNRM to introduce herself! Meet Alanah by clicking here! https://bit.ly/3ohCFM2

08.01.2022 The countdown is on, four sleeps until World Soil Day 2020! World Soil Day 2020 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soil biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness and encouraging governments, organizations, communities and individuals around the world to commit to proactively improving soil health. More info- http://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/en/

08.01.2022 CCWA Citizen Science are holding a forum on 12 December to discuss the results from 78 bird observers who volunteered their time in 2019! The event will be held at the CityWest Lotteries House where presenter Nic Dunlop will cover a summary of the findings. RSVP to [email protected] by 27 November to secure your spot!

08.01.2022 Taj and Bianca have written about their trip to Perth where they attended the Future Forum 2020 which explored visions for the future of Aboriginal Heritage in Western Australia! The Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc. (AACAI) in collaboration with the Anthropological Society of Western Australia (ASWA) and the Australia International Council on Monuments and Sites (A.ICOMOS) hosted a one-day symposium in Fremantle! Read all about what Taj and Bianca got up to by clicking here! https://bit.ly/2TA0qiM

07.01.2022 Don't forget that we have teamed up with the Northern Biosecurity Group and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD to cook up another FERAL FEAST!! This is a FREE event with door prizes, giveaways and a great luncheon! Join us next Friday at the Central Greenough Historic Settlement, Cafe & Visitor Centre for a great day of fantastic food and hands on pest control. ... For more information or to register please contact Annabelle ([email protected] 0448 986879) or Lizzie ([email protected] 0447 361335)

07.01.2022 Did you know that you can 'Make a Change' by donating to NACC NRM's trust through Containers for Change WA? Our CEO Katherine Allen took a trip to Geraldton's Bradford Street facility to drop off some recyclables and nominate the money earned to be donated to NACC NRM's trust. By using our Scheme ID, your donation could plant a tree, protect a threatened species or help run a community event! The possibilities are endless!... If you'd like to get involved, use our Scheme ID 'C10293020' when processing your containers! To find out more about how Containers for Change works, click here! https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/fundraising

07.01.2022 The October edition of NACC Notes is out! This month's #PeopleOfNRM is local woman Heather Beswick who is making a difference in our region by dedicating her free time to volunteering in the name of biodiversity conservation! Have a read here! https://bit.ly/2TA0qiM

05.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020! This year's theme is 'Always Was, Always Will Be' which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent as natural resource managers for over 65,000 years. The adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled Indigenous Australians to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels.... Through ingenious land management systems like fire stick farming, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders transformed the harshest habitable continent into a land of bounty, sustainably providing for their future. Wherever you live, you can take part in NAIDOC Week celebrations by clicking the link below! https://www.indigenous.gov.au/regional-offices/list-view #NAIDOC2020 National NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek

05.01.2022 How awesome are these snaps from our Kayak Tour through Kalbarri National Park over the weekend? Our Bushcare Officer Jarna led the tour of keen explorers who were on the hunt for the elusive Black-flanked Rock-wallaby! Stay tuned for the November edition of NACC Notes for a full recap of the day!

04.01.2022 G'day from Coomallo! Today I'm visiting a well known Carnaby's Black Cockatoo breeding site north of Badgingarra as part of the NAR Carnaby Project! Our Programs & Operations Manager Kane has joined me and together we've been learning from Rick Dawson of the Australia Black Cockatoo Specialists. I was lucky enough to be able to climb up and inspect some artificial nesting hollows - so cool!... Not only were Kane and I able to learn all about these beautiful birds, we also both jumped at the opportunity to cuddle up to some fledglings. I'm really looking forward to more of these artificial nesting sites being established across the Northern Ag Region and hopefully with regular monitoring, we will see these Carnabys successfully breeding and growing in numbers! Stay tuned for more project updates, Jarna Bushcare Officer This project is funded by the Australian Government.

04.01.2022 Morning all, Annabelle checking in! This week Liz and I escaped the office to explore the Northern Ag Region and hang out with some awesome locals! Our first stop was Perenjori for the Digging Deeper Permaculture Workshop with the Moore Catchment Council and Fiona from Gaia Permaculture.... We had a fantastic time learning about saving water, nutrient cycling, healthy plants, IPM (integrated pest management), food production, soils and weeds. All participants got a chance to get their hands dirty and test their own soils. Fiona walked us through some easy tests to do at home to work out your soil type- looking at your soil structure, pH etc. It was a great workshop and we look forward to working in the permaculture space further. Thanks to Rachel and Fiona for having us! We then headed out to visit some local Kalannie farmers who submitted a successful National Landcare Program Smart Farms grant. These landholder legends have been busily planting reveg and looking seriously at soil amelioration and improving 'run down' agricultural land. We are very excited to see how the project goes and share some of their successes with you in the future. Last but not least, we called in on the team at Westbeef Feedlot to discuss some management options for their unproductive saline land. We're really optimistic about the future of their land and look forward to speaking with them more and seeing what they decide to do with their salt effected paddocks! I was particularly stoked to see some cows too! It was great week to be out and about in our region! Annabelle Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator

04.01.2022 NACC NRM's very own Jarna, Kane and Amanda are out in Murchison House Station today, monitoring Carnaby's nests! The team have taken with them some Birdlife volunteers as backup as they peak into the homes of some local Carnaby's with our new spying gadget! Pictured is a chick found in one of the nests - isn't technology amazing!... This project is funded by the Australian Government.

04.01.2022 Have you booked your spot?? Join us for a day to remember - kayaking through the stunning Kalbarri National Park while learning all about the Black-flanked Rock-Wallaby! Get in touch with Jarna before all spots are full! ... [email protected] (08) 9938 0108 See more

03.01.2022 Team retreat - what a treat! Last week, our team took off to sunny Kalbarri for our annual team retreat! We explored the Kalbarri National Park, the Skywalk and Z Bend with guidance from Steven and Victor of Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia who shared with us some personal stories about their connection to country and the amazing local flora and fauna! ... On Thursday we explored the Murchison River thanks to Grant from Kalbarri Wilderness Cruises! Our very own Mic gave the whole boat a treat with a talk about the complex and very important ecosystems that make up the estuary. After our river cruise, we spent the afternoon learning about our individual Unconscious Motivators and how we can harness them to achieve the best outcomes together! Friday morning the team joined forces with the Kalbarri Board Riders to do some 'brushing' on the dunes at Jacques Point! Brushing involves taking lopped branches and placing them on deteriorating dunes to slow erosion, stop people from walking through vegetation and encourage growth of more plants and shrubs! Once again the community project component of our team retreat was a highlight! The NACC NRM team retreat is our opportunity to reconnect, learn new things and explore our region together as a team, something we rarely get to do all together. We are so lucky to have such an amazing region to call home. I can't wait to see where next year's retreat takes us in the NAR! Katherine CEO

03.01.2022 Beach combers - we need you! Saturday 10 October, NACC NRM supported by Chapman Valley Menshed, Mid West Ports Authority, Iluka Resources Ltd and Tangaroa Blue are holding a Coronation Beach Clean Up Day! We welcome anyone and everyone to join us for an afternoon of beach combing, with a free BBQ and a movie screened on the Chapman Valley Menshed Shinema! ... Remember to dress sun smart and bring your water bottle and gloves! We also recommend you BYO chairs, bean bags or picnic rugs for the outdoor movie. For more information, please contact Coastcare Support Officer Tegan at [email protected] or call 9938 0100. See you there!

02.01.2022 In April's edition of NACC Notes, our CEO Katherine wrote about the effects of Cyclone Seroja on our region. NACC NRM's Geraldton office was opened to the public as a donation drop point for those still without power in the North Midlands area. The amount of donations received was overwhelming and heart warming! Read Katherine's CEO blog here.... https://cutt.ly/FbWKgt3 See more

02.01.2022 Are you looking to improve your soil biodiversity? Get along to Muresk Institute's World Soil Day event on Saturday 5th of December to hear about new trials, take part in field walks and even put your own soil to the test! See you there!

02.01.2022 G'day all, Annabelle checking in! Kane and I were in the beautiful Mount Magnet late last week for the Southern Rangelands Pastoral Roundtable! Minister Mactiernan announced her support for the development of a new pastoral group and the implementation of regenerative agriculture in the region. ... After being serenaded by country music star Adam Brand, the congregation voted for the establishment of a new regional group to support growers and landholders in the Southern Rangelands. What an exciting and informative day! Well done to the group and we look forward to seeing their future successes. Annabelle Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator

02.01.2022 NACC NRM was thrilled to co-host WA Premier Mark McGowan and WA Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan today at Rod O'Bree's property, Yanget Farm! NACC NRM's partnership project 'Regenerating the Chapman' has today been announced a successful application as part of this year's Community Stewardship Grants. In partnership with Tierra Australia and the Midwest Development Commission, 'Regenerating the Chapman' will work as a foundational project in a long-term, ...landscape-scale approach to supporting private landholders and local government to implement an array of regenerative activities across the Chapman catchment! Stay tuned for progress reports and updates on this exciting new venture!

01.01.2022 Anybody home? Today Jarna & Kane, along with volunteers from Birdlife Western Aus and Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia, spied this chick in a hollow at Murchison House Station!... Though it's hard to tell, the team estimate our feathered friend to be about 9 weeks old! Have you seen any nesting Carnaby's Cockatoos? #CarnabysCockatoo #CarnabyMonitoring

01.01.2022 Recently, we held community consultation workshops around the Northern Ag Region as a part of the update to the NRM Strategy! We got to hear from people who live and work in our region and their different priorities that come under natural resource management. This month in our newsletter, we are explaining the history of the natural resource management strategy for the NAR, and look to where it could take us in the future.... Read the article here! https://bit.ly/2S8vuph

01.01.2022 A reminder that the NACC NRM Annual General Meeting will be held on 27 October at 2:30pm at Lotteries House, Geraldton. Please ensure you RSVP to Ella by no later than 21 October 2020!

01.01.2022 NACC NRM would like to acknowledge and thank everyone that made the recent Mid West Aboriginal Ranger Program regional meetings possible! It was fabulous to spend time on Yued country with the excellent KMAC, Western Mulga and DBCA Rangers. This project is supported by the NACC NRM with funding from the Australian Government’s National Indigenous Australians Agency, through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy. ... Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia Kwelena Mambakort Wedge Island Aboriginal Corporation

01.01.2022 As proud supporters of the Community, Respect & Equality (CRE) project, NACC NRM has made a commitment as an organisation to promote respectful relationships and support core values - #ViolenceIsNeverOK and #RespectStartsWithYou. 16 Days in WA is a CRE campaign that stands for ending violence against women. From 25 November to 10 December, we take this campaign as an opportunity to discuss and promote respect and equality in the workplace and the home. If you or someone you k...now is being impacted by family violence, here are some local organisations that can be of assistance. Centacare Family Services - 9921 1433 Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne - 9921 4477 Ruah Community Services - 13 RUAH (13 7824) Desert Blue Connect - 9964 2742 headspace - 9943 8111

01.01.2022 Our friends at the Liebe Group are running their annual Women's Field Day in Dalwallinu on the 15th of June 2021. This is a great day focused on increasing the management capacity of women to build a sustainable future for their family, farm business & the agricultural industry. Tickets are on sale now, RSVP by the 6th of June - https://tinyurl.com/LiebeWFD2021

25.12.2021 In November and December 2021, friend of NACC NRM, Rachel Mason, and our Sustainable Agriculture Project Officer Anna, interviewed 72 broad acre farmers in the City of Greater Geraldton, and Shires of Chapman Valley and Northampton as part of the Regional Drought Resilience Plan! The interviews were conducted with the aim of documenting farmers’ personal experiences with drought and the effect it had on themselves, their businesses, and their wider community. The results from... Rachel and Anna’s interviews will be used to inform the Regional Drought Resilience Plan (RDRP) that NACC NRM is currently developing in partnership with the The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Mid West Development Commission. Read all about how Anna and Rachel got to know our region's farmers , by clicking here! https://bit.ly/3ohCFM2