Determined locals work together at Cobbledicks Ford | |
Article by Melbourne Water (also appeared in The Wyndham Leader, 26 August 2008) | |
At Cobbledicks Ford on the Werribee River a hardy band of volunteers, the Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group, has committed themselves to restoring the health of this river crossing. |
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“When you remove those weeds it allows our native plants to re-establish themselves,” explains Daryl. “Willows do such damage to the natural flow of our creeks and to the life in them. If we all do our bit and give nature the chance to heal itself the plants, water bugs, birdlife and animals that are all connected can make a comeback. I saw a sea eagle moving over here not long ago, it’s a great sign.” Work to rehabilitate the site is ongoing and the Werribee CFA team are contributing their time by removing two car bodies from the river bed. “It’s that partnership approach that will get us there,” says Daryl. “And it’s wonderful to know that Melbourne Water will be involved all the way and for ever more.” |