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The science behind Perry Lakes — reports, presentations, and talks from the researchers and practitioners who know it best. Browse the library below.
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Overview of Perry Lakes and their Management
Fireside chat with Dr Don McFarlane, Hydrogeologist, Adjunct Professor UWA
16 July 2024
Discover the latest on lake water levels, biodiversity, existing threats, citizen science, and what we do, as Don talks to Perry Lakes Eden residents.
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Hydrogeology of Perry Lakes
An excellent presentation by Friends of Perry Lakes Education Officer, Don McFarlane, on the hydrogeology of the area.
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Can We Reverse the Drying of Our Urban Wetlands?
Don McFarlane’s August 2023 talk on reversing wetland drying, presented to the Friends of Lake Claremont.
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Coming soon
Winged Wonders of Perry Lakes
Birdlife WA expert Dr Tegan Douglas delivers an information-rich talk about the birds of Perry Lakes.
Documents & Reports
Reports, procedures and educational materials FoPL produces or curates.
Citizen Science Education Evening, Presentation
Friends of Perry Lakes
Presentation from the inaugural Citizen Science education evening, 14 August 2025 at Eden Apartments, Floreat.
Lake Water Quality Monitoring Procedure
Town of Cambridge
Official monitoring procedure for water quality testing at Perry Lakes. Produced by the Town of Cambridge.
Hanna Multiparameter Instruction Manual HI9829
Hanna Instruments
Instruction manual for the Hanna HI9829 water quality monitoring device used by FoPL citizen scientists.
Water Sampling, Job Safety Analysis
Town of Cambridge
Job Safety Analysis for water sampling activities at Perry Lakes. Produced by the Town of Cambridge.
Perry Lakes Environmental Baseline Assessments: Surface Water & Sediment Quality
GHD, 2019, for Town of Cambridge
Baseline surface water and sediment quality report for Perry Lakes. Prepared by GHD, 2019, for the Town of Cambridge.
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