Swan Communities Environmental Alliance (SCEA)

SCEA assists members through practical support, experience, assistance and coordination, aiming to help members campaign for better outcomes within the City of Swan in all areas of environmental care, improvement, long-term sustainability and protection.

SCEA works to assist members (comprising Residents Associations, Bush Care Groups and individuals) through practical support, experience, assistance and coordination, aiming to help members campaign for better outcomes within the City of Swan in all areas of environmental care, improvement and protection.

The formal purposes of the association are: “To be a positive force campaigning for better environmental care and long-term sustainability of land within the City of Swan. To support member groups via advocacy, knowledge sharing, communication and education”

Contact: Rob Bradbury or Jan Zeck via email at [email protected]

SCEA Rising Groundwater Forum

Presentations and recordings from the Rising Groundwater Forum held on 19 June 2026 are on this page.

Professor Sally Thompson presents on the history & hydrology of the area, explaining why this issue is occurring. Presentation here.

Harry & Cheryl Gratte: Local residents and owners of a tree farm that is severely affected. Harry presents proof of dramatically changing level through over 10 years of monitoring results. Presentation here.

Phillip and Maria Keller who highlight the tragic results of water level changes that have already occurred.

Sue Manning who shows the severe tree deaths that have occurred due to developments bordering her property.  The value of the trees affected is ~$2 million. Presentation here. Speaking notes here.

Jan Zeck presents an analysis of the impacts of poor planning decisions. Presentation here. Speaking notes here.

YouTube videos