The southwest of Western Australia has been identified as a global drying hotspot. Since 1970, winter rainfall has declined up to 20%, with modelling showing that the trend is likely to continue – and indication of the reasons behind the trend has been outlined in this ABC article Why WA’s south-west is drying out at one of the worst rates in the world.

With farmers at the coal face of this change, it has never been more important to utilise practices, tools & technology that will assist in managing water on the farm with the utmost efficiency.

Hydrologist Lance Mudgway from Mulloon Institute and agroecologist David Hardwick from Soil Land Food will explore just that, using biodiversity hotspot and challenging agricultural jewel, the Scott River region as a case study. The exploration will include a field walk looking at current surface water management methods – are they as effective as they once were & can we be doing it better?

Event Logistics:

When? Tuesday, September 26th 9.00am to 4.30pm

Where? We’ll take a bus from the Lower Blackwood LCDC Office & head to the Scott River for this event.

Cost? This is a FREE event

What else? Lunch plus morning and afternoon tea will be provided. BYO refill water bottle, wear appropriate farm footwear and dress for the weather.

How? Register your details along with any special dietary needs via this event page. Please note that if you are booking for more than one person please enter their details in the registration booking, including dietary requirements.

This event forms part of the LCDC’s Scott River Action plan Implementation Strategy project, and is supported through funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.