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West Gippsland CMA invites the community to celebrate river restoration in Toora on 30 October 2024
The West Gippsland CMA invites the community to celebrate river restoration efforts on 30 October in Toora. Locals can share short films or photos of the Agnes and Franklin rivers, with prizes available.
The mighty arms of Franklin and Agnes snugly hold the special little town of Toora. These major rivers began as little trickles, flowing through forest and farmland before entering into Corner Inlet. For many years, the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has worked tirelessly on restoring the health of these waterways by removing willows, fencing and revegetation. Their work, supported by Corner Inlet Landcare and local farmers has enhanced the habitat of many river loving animals, including the beloved platypus.
West Gippsland CMA invites the community to Toora Hall to celebrate river restoration efforts and share short films about the Agnes and Franklin rivers on 30 October 2024
Rivers celebration event
On Wednesday 30 October, members of the West Gippsland CMA team invited the community to come to Toora Hall to help celebrate and reflect on this journey of river restoration. They are also encouraging anyone and everyone to grab their phone or camera and create a short film about the Agnes of Franklin rivers and tributaries to share on the night. The three-minute film can be about restoration work, a magical encounter at the river or what these special places mean to you.
"The Agnes and Franklin are precious veins and need to be kept as healthy as possible. They also provide magical areas of great beauty - a place to relax, explore and rekindle our spirits. The rivers also determine the health of Corner Inlet upon which so much life depends," said Bryan Watterson, a landholder along the Agnes River, dedicated member of Corner Inlet Landcare and organiser of the Agnes Shorts event.
Agnes shorts competition
Bryan added, "West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has spent many years improving the health of these rivers, supporting the life of all that live within them. The event will be a fantastic opportunity to see and hear the CMA's presentation of the works that have transformed the Agnes catchment. People of South Gippsland are invited to take a photo OR make a little video of their favourite or special place on one of these rivers."
Prizes of local business vouchers are up for grabs for the winning entries.
Pictures from West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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