WATERWAYS OF THE PEEL-HARVEY CATCHMENT

The Peel-Harvey Catchment spans over 10,000 square kilometres to the south of Perth, Western Australia, and is characterised by its distinct WAterways and water-landscapes, which hold incredible social, cultural, ecological and economic importance.

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The Serpentine, Murray and Harvey Rivers weave through the western-side of the Catchment, connecting with the eastern side through the Hotham and Williams Rivers that meet with the Murray. These water flow through the landscape east to west, received by the the Peel-Harvey Estuary - which comprises the largest and most diverse estuarine system in south-western Australia, and the overlapping Peel-Yalgorup Wetlands - a complex of waterbodies and landscapes that have been recognised internationally for their environmental significance. 

 

The Peel-Harvey Catchment is a region of unique diversity, amalgamating a range of land uses that include vibrant residential areas, productive agricultural and industrial landscapes, and key zones of ecological conservation. Unfortunately, these land uses and activities impact the WAterways through nutrient runoff, habitat disruption, and increased water demand, among other effects.​