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Projects

Since forming, the group has been involved in a wide variety of projects in partnership with the City of Perth, The Swan River Trust and other agencies.

Click on the links below to find out more about each project. Please visit our activities page to get involved.

Bringing back the Swans

  • Old photos and early diaries indicate that black swans were abundant on the Swan River, on Perth Water and upriver around East Perth. The Claise Brook Catchment Group has engaged a respected Ecologist, Dr Mike Bamford, to investigative opportunities for the  city’s foreshore areas to be more swan friendly to prevent swans being lost from the area entirely following development. His report is expected in June 2011. More

Mounts Bay Catchment

  • The Mounts Bay Drain connects Lake Monger to the Swan River at Mounts Bay, in front of Perth city. We are working with stakeholders to to identify ways of improving water quality in this area. More

Local Biodiversity Strategy for the City of Perth

  • The Claise Brook Catchment Group, with the assistance of the City of Perth staff is undertaking a study of the biodiversity values within the city. More

Robertson Park seasonal wetland

  • A small natural wetland has been recreated in an inner city park on the site of a former wetland. More

Sustainable Landscaping at Piazza Nanni, Northbridge

  • Sustainable Landscaping at Piazza Nanni, Northbridge using West Australian plants to create an attractive urban landscape which is easy to maintain and has low water and fertiliser requirements. More

Grow Local Plants

  • Encouraging people to grow local plants and celebrate our unique floral heritage while reducing the impact on the environment. More

Catchment Friendly Gardening

  •  Recognising gardens which are suited to Perth's soil and climate, provide habitat for native wildlife and are good for the catchment. More

Restoration of Smith's Lake

  • The Claise Brook Catchment Group's first project site. More

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Robertson Park Planting

Point Fraser Planting

Piazza Nanni Planting

 

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