What We Do
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We are a group of local community volunteers who are interested in preserving the coastline. We number about 40, of whom about half have attended working bees. We work in close co-operation with the City of Victor Harbor Council who provide us with strong support to achieve our aims.
What is our aim?
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Our ambition is to promote, protect and restore the coastal environment of the Victor Harbor area. Our main area of work is from The Bluff to Hayborough.
We attend:
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Regular monthly meetings (3rd Wednesday at 7 pm in the Old School House)
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Working bees (2nd Wednesday 9-11 am and 4th Sunday 10-12 noon at a location advised via minutes)
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Occasional social gatherings
We are actively involved in:
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Eradicating weeds
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Planting and watering native dune plants
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Protecting sensitive dune areas
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Pruning vegetation on walking tracks
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Monitoring boardwalks, trails and fencing
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Helping in Clean-up Australia Day
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Educating the public with plant identification and information plaques
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Monitoring of beach sand levels for Coastal Protection Branch
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Monitoring of beach erosion issues
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Monitoring hooded plover vulnerability
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Discussing coast care matters with Council
