ANYONE who’s been down to Point Fraser lately might’ve noticed a distinct crimson hue in the water, but it’s just a dye tracer put in the water as part of scientific monitoring.
The study by the Perth city council, Southern Cross Uni and ECU puts in a non-toxic fluorescent dye to track water movement through the wetland to the Swan River.
Constructed as a demonstration wetland back in 2003 to capture and treat stormwater from East Perth, it features open pools and vegetation to filter nasties from water before it heads into the river.
Stabilisation works are just now wrapping up in an attempt to keep the foreshore from further slipping away by laying down a cage and planting the lot with sedges.
by DAVID BELL
Perth Voice Interactive 
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