Tide to Table - Sydney Metro CMA - Round 1 Projects

Tide to Table community plantingIn the 2005-2007 period Round 1 of the Tide to Table project model was piloted in the Sydney region. 25 applications were lodged for funding from councils, community groups and state agencies to a steering committee resulting in the acceptance of 29 sites undertaking on ground projects. Round 1 is due for completion in May 07.

Some of projects undertaken in Round 1 included:

  • fencing off a valuable wetland from 4WD and trail bike damage on the Georges River;
  • removing 2 weirs acting as barriers to fish passage;
  • installation of stormwater distension basins reducing gross pollutants, sediments and nutrients impacting on saltmarsh and mangroves;
  • stabilising riverbanks with plantings and Bushcare works; and
  • maintaining and creating wetlands, restoring ecosystem functioning by weeding, increasing habitat and reclaiming suitable land.

A large number of community events were also held throughout the year involving many demographics taking part in events, tours and excursions and displays.

  • A carp fishing competition was held on the Lane Cove River;
  • Bushcare volunteers took to 2 NSW Maritime vessels to investigate the seafood industry of Botany Bay;
  • The seafood industry cruised up the Lane Cove River to see work sites;
  • Local Government mixed with environmental professional at the 2006 Fish Habitat Workshop in Concord;
  • World Wetlands Day proved popular this year in Warriewood, Shortland Wetlands Centre and at Pittwater as hundreds explored the theme “fish for tomorrow”.

Download fact sheet on Tide to Table - Restoring Aquatic habitat in Sydney

Simon Rowe, Tide to Table Program Manager and National Parks and Wildlife staff planting
Simon Rowe, Tide to Table Program Manager, with NPWS staff and volunteers at habitat restoration working bee. Tide to Table volunteers visit a Sydney Oyster Farmer to see the importance of water quality on seafood production. Tide to Table volunteers at the Sydney Fish Market auction floor - linking healthy seafood to healthy habitat.

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Did you know?

"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."
SOURCE: Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882


 

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