Port Huon Landcare

The Port Huon Progress Association is a long standing community group representing the interests of the local Port Huon residents and surrounding community. Our activities include:Promoting the interests of the local community.Protecting and improving the local environment, particularly the Huon River, Kermandie River and the river foreshore. This includes lobbying to reduce light, noise and physical pollution, protection of wildlife, protection of wildlife habitat. We undertake water testing and water bug monitoring every three months as part of the broader Huon Waterwatch project. Improving the physical and mental well-being of residents by promoting interaction with the local environment, improving the aesthetics of the local environment and encouraging social interaction.Control of invasive weeds on public land adjacent to the local rivers.Collection of rubbish from roadsides and rivers edges.Construction of walkways on Crown Land for public use along the river\\\'s edge to keep pedestrians off the Huon Highway, encourage physical activity and improve access to the river foreshore to remove weeds and rubbish.Discussions are underway to work with local businesses to help construct a walkway. Hopefully this will also encourage them to be more mindful of their impacts on the natural environment.