Thursday, March 26, 2020

COVID-19 pauses Oyster Creek Gully Bushcare

lovely flow of water bubbling down the boulder-lined creek at Oyster Creek Gully

After recent rain, Oyster Creek Gully in Sutherland Shire is looking stunning, with a lovely flow of water bubbling down the boulder-lined creek.

The rain has also led to an influx of annual weeds which is keeping the contractors working as part of our Oyster Creek Gully Restoration Project busy, for the time being.

Georges Riverkeeper staff were recently on site with Sutherland Shire Council and the contractors to assess the site's progression.

The project is proceeding well; a large proportion of primary works have been completed and the remainder will occur in spring, when treatment of woody weeds is most effective.

Unfortunately, for those wanting to help out at one of the Bushcare sites in the project area, Bushcare days have been postponed due to COVID-19.

This project has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

Members

There are many different stakeholders and landowners in the Georges River Catchment who all have a responsibility to manage their land in a way that ensures there is a minimal impact on the river and its ecosystems.

Partners

Best practice environmental management for a liveable urban river.

Georges Riverkeeper acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Georges River, the Kamegal, Bedigal, Cabrogal, Cannemegal, Gweagal and Norongerral people of the Eora, Dharug and Dharawal nations and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.