GeoCatch was formed in 1997 as a result of growing concern about the health of the Geographe Catchment. GeoCatch's key strategic directions are to:
1. Provide a voice for the community
2. Build a shared vision to manage the catchment
3. Develop understanding of catchment processes
4. Participate in caring for the catchment
5. Contribute towards a visible improvement in the health of the catchment
GeoCatch is committed to protecting the catchment's values by focusing on the following activities:
Water Quality - GeoCatch is committed to improving water quality through protecting and improving our rivers, wetlands and drainage systems by excluding stock, undertaking strategic revegetation and implementing water sensitive urban design. GeoCatch also promotes sustainable urban and rural land management to protect the environment in the catchment. The Water Quality Improvement Plan for the Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands and Geographe Bay will direct GeoCatch's management of water quality. Biodiversity - GeoCatch actively protects the catchment's biodiversity by assisting land managers and community groups to undertake strategic revegetation projects, community education, manageing dieback, controlling weeds and feral animals. The Peppies for Possums program is an award-winning program coordinated by GeoCatch to protect the threatened western ringtail possum. Marine and Coast - GeoCatch reduces nutrient input from the catchment and protects and improves coastal foreshore areas by implementing and assisting revegetation and coastal foreshore projects. Community - GeoCatch works with community groups, schools, agencies, farmers and individuals by assisting with funding applications, onground and technical support, providing networking opportunities and facilitating promotional events, all aimed at protecting and improving the local waterways and natural environment.
