Jane Townsend

Like a still-suit from the movie Dune, water is constantly recycled between the earth and atmosphere. In fact it can be said we drink the same water our ancestors once did. @StateNRMProgram

Check out Mike's connection to a stream running through his property in South West Western Australia. The river stories series is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government's Small Grants Program, and the @StateNRMProgram

Tune in to Harvey Community Radio 96.5FM Saturday mornings at 9:00AM to listen to River Connections. This coming Saturday is part 2 of a 3 part interview with Dr Jatin Kala, Senior Lecturer in Atmospheric Science and Earth Systems Science at Murdoch University.

@JenniePhcc May even be a little sheepish

Sometimes you get curious bystanders when you’re doing field work, yesterday was no exception with Wallace coming to check out what we were doing 😊 He wasn’t much help but he didn’t ask too many questions 🤣

@JenniePhcc He looks a bit shy @JenniePhcc

What is riparian land, and why is it important? Check out this small clip to learn more. #marronmorethanameal. @StateNRMProgram

Intrepid hydrologist Pete Muirden has been hard at work measuring flow and collecting data from field loggers in the Harvey River. Fantastic work from a passionate hydrologist. Thanks Pete. #marronmorethanameal

It's important to celebrate the small things in life. A trip to a project site along the Harvey River led to the discovery of a freshwater mussel, a native conostylis in flower, and the remains of something's meal (possibly Rakali). Hopefully the Rakali doesn't spot the mussel.

For anyone wanting a sensory experience this film is a must watch. It explores the connection we have to rivers and the impact of our activities. It's now available to watch on ABC iview iview.abc.net.au/show/river.

The #marronmorethanameal program celebrates the many groups that work hard to protect, enhance, and connect waterway habitats within the Harvey River catchment. South West Adult Community Corrections is one such group. Supported by @StateNRMProgram

@MikePhcc @AusLandcare Well done Mike

Really happy to revisit Lake Clifton property where PHCC contractors knocked out MASSIVE infestation of Brazilian Pepper & Wild Fig. Had been spreading seed across #Ramsar482 wetlands for years! No regrowth at all! Thanks to owners, contractors for an amazing job 😀@AusLandcare

The beauty of multi-stakeholder partnerships is shared skills, resources, and passion. Thanks Bunbury Corrective Services for all your help to improve habitat in the Harvey River. #marronmorethanameal

The @watercorpwa South West Drainage Services team and @DWER_WA Healthy Rivers team provided advice and direction when installing habitat logs into the Harvey River. Project work is much simpler when sharing resources with multiple partners. #Marronmorethanameal

Freshwater Cobbler or Moo-yut generally live in deeper areas of rivers and lakes, close to the bottom. They can grow to a length of 50 cm and like to live in areas with complex habitat (lots of logs, rocks, and ledges at the base of river banks). #marronmorethanameal

A pre-restoration survey of fish and crayfish within the Harvey River by @FreshFishMurd will help determine if log placement within a modified section of the river improves fish and crayfish numbers over time. #marronmorethanameal

An example of multi-stakeholder partnerships to protect, enhance, and connect freshwater habitats. @DWER_WA Healthy Rivers team have provided expert advice and resources in design, implementation, and monitoring of habitat structures within the Harvey River. marronmorethanameal

@leroy_megan @PeelHarveyCC Great to see Heather Adamson doing her thing @leroy_megan. Amazing lady with lots of knowledge!

#landforwildlife assessments in the upper catchment today. @PeelHarveyCC

Sunday is #WorldRiversDay, a celebration of the world’s #waterways. We are fortunate to experience first-hand the many special values of #WesternAustralian #rivers. This video shows some of the work we are involved in to protect the #Harvey River ow.ly/PSe750GbzzP #Peel

Short back and sides anyone? In preparation for revegetation this year 800 meters of stream bank was mowed. The intent was to create a space to plant chemical free. Maintenance will definitely be an ongoing process! #marronmorethanameal