Be part of City of Armadale Streamcare project

Streamcare, which began in 2002, is the City of Armadale's annual waterways restoration project.

It aims to revitalise local streams and improve the habitat for native fish and wildlife through the planting of native flora and careful use of weed control, fertilisers and pesticides by landowners.

The City has a Streamcare promoter, who assists program participants with free weed control advice and information about how to preserve and improve waterways on their property, even if they only flow for a few months each year.

Armadale Mayor Linton Reynolds urged local landowners to sign up and help protect waterways for future generations.

"The small streams and waterways in our City flow into major rivers," Cr Reynolds said.

"We would like as many local landowners as possible to participate in Streamcare, for the benefit of their own properties and the health of our waterways in general.

"This is practical and simple way local residents can do their bit for the environment."

The City of Armadale has already sent out letters to previous Streamcare participants andto other properties with a watercourse who may not have been contacted before.

Eligible landowners are also welcome to contact the Environmental Officer direct on 9399 0111.

Once registered, Streamcare promoter, Sandra Byrne, arranges a site visit and provides technical advice - specific to the property and the landowner's requirements - about managing issues such as weed control, herbicides, property planning and revegetation.

Residents also have the chance to receive free plants through the program, once their site is ready for planting.