Municipality
Clarence
Funding Status
Awaiting Support
Achievement Plans
Install 350 m of permanent sheep fencing with 2 gatesLand Management Practices:Install 350 m of permanent sheep fencing with 2 gatesStock exclusion fencingOff-stream wateringRiparian vegetation managementPlanting & Natural Revegetation:Native riparian plantsSedges, rushes, aquatic plantsSeeds and Propagation:Direct planting of nursery-grown seedlingsFuture seed collection for site-specific speciesPlant 50 locally native sedges, rushes, shrubs, and treesWildlife Care:Habitat creation for waterbirds, raptors, frogs, and small mammalsInstallation of habitat logs and aquatic plantsWeed and Pest Animal Control:Removal of boxthorn and blackberryOngoing weed managementRecording Observations and Data:Bird hide for long-term monitoringPhoto-points and seasonal countsWater quality testingCommunity Resources:Educational signage in bird hideResources for schools and Landcare visitorsEducation, Awareness, and Events:Guided birdwatching daysDemonstrations of dam enhancement techniquesConstruct a 5 m x 2.8 m bird hide/ conservation hubObservation slits for bird and wildlife monitoringDinghy storage for island maintenance accessTool and equipment storage for weed control and plantingEducational materials for school groups and Landcare visitorsStaghorn trees for nesting and perching bird speciesSmall solar system to run security and monitoring devicesInstall off-dam watering infrastructure (pipework, trough)Undertake excavator works to remove weeds and trees near dam wallImplement seasonal monitoring for water quality, vegetation cover, and bird diversityThreatened species supported:Sea EagleWedge-tailed EagleGrey GoshawkMasked OwlTasmanian Devil (riparian corridors)Eastern Quoll
Methods
Contractors:FencingExcavatorBird hide:ExcavatorHide will be completed with dark colorbond sheeting and viewing areasOther works will be performed by the farm workforce
Natural Values
This project will protect and restore the riparian zone and wetland habitat of Island Dam and Moores Creek by excluding livestock, revegetating with locally native plants, and managing invasive weeds. The dam’s five islands will be enhanced as wildlife refuges, supporting breeding and foraging habitat for waterbirds, raptors, and threatened species such as the Sea Eagle, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Grey Goshawk, Masked Owl, Tasmanian Devil, and Eastern Quoll. The project will improve water quality, increase aquatic vegetation cover, and enhance connectivity between the dam, Moores Creek, and surrounding habitat. Seasonal monitoring from the new bird observation and conservation hub will track changes in species diversity, vegetation health, and water quality, while providing a resource for education and community engagement through school visits, citizen science, and Landcare group activities.
Outcomes
Water quality improvement (reduced turbidity and nutrient load)Signage and interpretation boardsIncreased biodiversity — improved habitat for waterbirds, raptors, amphibians, and aquatic lifeReduced greenhouse gas emissions from the damEnhanced water security and resilience to droughtEducational facility for ongoing community and school engagementA long-term demonstration site for farm dam enhancement in the Coal River Catchment
Amount
$20k - $30k
