Supporting the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council Natural Resource Management’s environmental project in the Mid West
NACC NRM will be ramping up their environmental conservation efforts in the Mid West with a new five-year project, House and Home: Safeguarding Native Species, supported by a $650,000 sponsorship from Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) and Beach Energy.
The project will implement targeted conservation efforts across the Shires of Irwin, Coorow, Carnamah, the City of Greater Geraldton, and nearby areas, focusing on protecting native flora and fauna, restoring habitats, and strengthening long-term environmental resilience.
A Four-Part Strategy for Regional Conservation
The project focuses on four key areas of environmental priority:
- Protecting Threatened Flora:
A rare flora translocation plan will be developed to support endangered species such as Eremophila koobabbiensis. - Restoring Habitat for Carnaby’s Cockatoos:
Activities will include artificial nesting hollow installations, annual Great Cocky Count events, and targeted revegetation. - Managing Invasive Species:
Efforts will focus on the removal of European bees from critical nesting hollows and broader pest control to reclaim key habitat. - Community and Cultural Engagement:
The project will include community planting days and work with local Traditional Owners to deliver meaningful outcomes for Country and culture.
Carnaby cockatoo prospecting an artificial hollow. (Credit: Chris McAlpine)
The project will prioritise meaningful First Nations engagement, creating opportunities for Aboriginal ranger groups and Indigenous businesses through training and contracts in seed collection, ecological monitoring and pest management.
NACC NRM CEO Katherine Allen welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the long-term impact of the partnership.
“NACC NRM is pleased to partner with Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) and Beach Energy to deliver improved outcomes for threatened flora and fauna in the Mid West. Landcare is a long game, and our shared commitment to this five-year project reflects that focus. Through science, community engagement, and on-ground action, the Mid West’s landscapes and species will receive critical support into the future.”
MEPAU is pleased to work with local communities to protect native species and support community empowerment through training and environmental education, with expert support from NACC NRM’s Biodiversity team. The House and Home project marks a significant step forward for conservation in the region.
Mid West Aboriginal Ranger Program team conducting monitoring. (Credit: Jarna Kendle)
