GOOD NEWS! Following a recent recommendation by the Western Australian Planning Commission, Planning Minister Rita Saffioti approved an amendment on 2nd December to remove the potential for developing a marina at Point Grey. This was in response to concerns about the suitability of the site due to potential long-term environmental impacts, and uncertainty about ongoing …
Discover this hidden waterside cove at our free family-friendly all-abilities event on Sunday 28th November 10am-1pm featuring Dudley Dolphin! All the activities at this A Class Nature Reserve in Halls Head are FREE: Guided Walks · Nature Trail · Paver Art · Kids Photography Activity · All-terrain wheelchair use · Plein Air Artists · Free …
Environmental pioneer Barry Small has retired from the Mandurah Environment & Heritage Group Committee after many years of passionate service. Barry co-founded MEHG in 2012 and brought several environmental groups together under one umbrella to bring people together and to strengthen local partnerships, including the Friends of Samphire Cove, Friends of the Rivers (Peel) and …
Everyone is welcome to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 26th October 2021 at 5.00pm, especially people who care about the environment, and our local flora, fauna and waterways. The PHCC Shed has been temporarily decommissioned, so this year we will be holding our AGM at the Falcon eLibrary FabLab, Corner Flavia Street and Cobblers …
Thank you to Grill’d Mandurah for giving us a Local Matters jar during the month of September. All diners there are given a token to put in one of three jars, and we hope that the community will support the Mandurah Environment & Heritage Group so we can provide free activities, recreation and opportunities for …
Mandurah Environment & Heritage Group is delighted to welcome Lyn Beazley as their association’s Ambassador. Lyn was WA’s Chief Scientist from 2006 to 2013, advising the State Government on science, innovation, and technology. Her work included setting up a nationwide hotline for laboratory technicians in schools, working for healthier waterways across the state by establishing …
The Department of Communities is taking action to prevent the spread of the water hyacinth infestation in the Sepentine River, Keralup. Water hyacinch is a declared pest in WA and has become one of the most invasive weeds within our Peel-Harvey waterways. The containment of this pest is best served by the strategic placement of …
“We have picked up our refurbished Coastal Waste Warriors trailer from the sign writer – it’s finally complete! It has been a massive effort from all involved to get this far since Caitlin first contacted me back in February 2020 (14 months ago!). On behalf of myself, my family and our newly formed CWW Committee …
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There are currently no DBCA officers stationed in Mandurah. When a stranded, sick or entangled dolphin is found in the area, they have to wait for a team to be deployed from another region. Sometimes the wait is too long, and they die, despite the efforts of local volunteers. You can sign this petition to …
We support the request for DBCA officers in Mandurah Read More »
Thanks to the Restart Mandurah Community Grants Program, we are running a one-year program to introduce a range of free educational, inspirational and accessible workshops and activities to people of all ages and abilities, to introduce them to local groups, to showcase our natural assets in and around Mandurah and to improve physical and mental …