GeoCatch Community Views Survey

Geocatch has worked with the community and its partners over the past 20 years to improve and protect the natural resources of the Geographe catchment.

As GeoCatch celebrates 20 years of working in the Geographe catchment, we are thinking about our future and setting a foundation for the next 20 years. GeoCatch is reviewing the Geographe Catchment Management Strategy and is seeking the views of the community to help develop a new strategy for the catchment that reflects the current values and concerns across the community.

We appreciate you taking the time to answer the following questions, which will help us determine future priorities for ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for the Geographe catchment.

VALUES AND ASSETS

The following list describes some of the key values of the Geographe catchment, followed by a description of the assets that highlight that value.
Please let us know how important each value is to you by selecting a number between 1 and 4 from the corresponding drop down box - 1 being very important , 4 being not as important.

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* 1. Healthy wetlands and waterways (Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands Ramsar system, Toby Inlet, Lower Vasse River, wetlands and watercourse)

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* 2. Healthy biodiversity (flora and fauna, threatened species and communities, migratory waterbirds, habitat for wildlife, intact reserve system)

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* 3. Sustainable agricultural systems (productive and healthy soils, available water supplies)

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* 4. Healthy marine and coastal environment (Geographe Bay, coastal foreshores, marine habitats, fish and marine fauna)

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* 5. Sustainable balance of land uses (diversity of land uses that have long term economic and environmental viability)

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* 6. Natural beauty and amenity (access to natural areas, recreation, nature-based tourism)

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* 7. Cultural heritage (cultural heritage sites, partnerships and engagement with Aboriginal groups)

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* 8. Engaged community in the catchment (community partnerships, community awareness of NRM issues, community involvement in the catchment)

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* 9. Other? (please describe another value)

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* 10. Which locality do you live closet to?

Busselton

Dunsborough

Capel

Vasse

Broadwater

Wonnerup

Other (please specify or provide your postcode)

MANAGEMENT ISSUES

The following issues have been identified as being relevant to managing the natural resources of the Geographe catchment, under the six key themes of water, land, biodiversity, marine and coast, people and climate. How important are the following issues to you?
Please let us know how important each issue is to you by selecting a number between 1 and 4 from the corresponding dropdown box - 1 being very important , 4 being not as important

Water

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* 11. Improving water quality of waterways

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* 12. Protecting and improving riparian habitat

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* 13. Protecting and improving wetlands

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* 14. Improving drainage systems

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* 15. Sustainable use of water resources

Land

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* 16. Sustainable landuse and management

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* 17. Minimising the impacts of landuse change

Biodiversity

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* 18. Protecting and improving biodiversity

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* 19. Protecting and improving coastal foreshore areas

People

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* 20. The community's voice in the catchment

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* 21. Respecting cultural and heritage resources

Climate

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* 22. Addressing climate change

COMMUNITY IN THE CATCHMENT

One of GeoCatch’s key roles is engaging with the community, fostering partnerships and raising awareness about protecting the environment of the Geographe catchment. We would like to know how you have been involved in the Geographe catchment, and how GeoCatch can continue to work with the community into the future.

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* 23. How are you involved with GeoCatch or the Geographe catchment? (Tick those that apply)

I have been involved in GeoCatch activities or events to help enhance, manage or raise awareness about the Geographe catchment (e.g. community planting day, possum nightwalk, possum tally).

I have attended workshops or presentations by GeoCatch (e.g. Vasse Wonnerup Collaboration, community updates, gardening workshops).

I receive emails from GeoCatch.

I follow GeoCatch’s Facebook page.

I am a landholder receiving funding support to implement projects on my property.

I am involved in a partnership project with GeoCatch.

I am involved in other NRM groups, organisations, agencies or projects in the Geographe catchment.

I am not involved, but interested in the future management of the catchment.

I am not involved or interested in the future management of the catchment.

Other (please specify)

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* 24. How can GeoCatch involve the Geographe community in managing the natural resources of the Geographe catchment into the future? (tick your top four)

Run community activities and events that help to enhance, manage or protect the environment.

Raise awareness in the community by providing regular community updates, presentations and workshops.

Provide volunteer opportunities.

Support local landholders and residents by providing environmental incentives to take action to enhance, manage or protect the environment.

Provide training and/or accreditation to encourage all sectors of the community to take action to enhance, manage or protect the environment.

Raise awareness in the community about environmental issues through social & electronic media.

Raise awareness in the community about environmental issues through print media (newspapers, newsletters and brochures).

Provide support to other environmental community groups, initiatives and programs.

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 25. What are your concerns about protecting the natural resources of the Geographe catchment?

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* 26. What work should GeoCatch be focusing on in the future to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment?

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* 27. By completing this survey, you will go into a draw to win a family pass to the Busselton Jetty's Underwater Observatory. We will require your name, email address or phone number in order to notify you if you win.

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 28. Would you like to join our mailing list to receive GeoCatch invites and updates?

YES

If YES, please provide your email address here:

Thankyou for taking the time to complete this survey; your views are important to us.

More information is available at www.geocatch.asn.au
A: 72 Duchess Street, Busselton | P: 97810111 | E: geocatch@dwer.wa.gov.au