Merri Creek Management Committee

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Photo above: Herne Swamp after heavy rain, Mt Fraser in background. Sept 2016.

Herne Swamp is a hidden gem on the upper Merri Creek awaiting the opportunity to be brought 'back to life'.  Lying to the south and east of the town of Wallan it has 'all the ingredients required for a spectacular restoration project'. This is the central point made in an inspiring discussion paper from the Nature Glenelg Trust -  Restoration Vision for the Wallan Wallan wetlands, including Herne Swamp, as the centrepiece of the Wallan Wallan Regional Park. The Nature Glenelg Trust are experts in wetland restoration and were invited by local community members to inspect Herne Swamp in 2018. 

Annual Report 2018

Check out Merri Creek Management Committee's recent achievements by reading our latest Annual Report. In summary we:

  • organised 42 community events ranging from plantings, sowing seeds, weed management, ecological surveys, waterwatch training, and walks and talks;
  • reached over 6,000 people in our hands-on and education activities;
  • publicised 128 community events (our own and other groups');
  • commented on 18 planning permit applications;
  • supported 'Friends of' groups and hosted numerous volunteers;
  • our financial bottom line was positive!

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Merri Creek Management Committee's (MCMC) ecological restoration work was recognised in a recent award presented by Melbourne Water. The Exceptional Contribution Award was in recognition of MCMC's efforts to improve riparian condition through the River Health Incentives Program.

Ryan van den Hove, a Waterway and Land Officer with Melbourne Water, said it was a pleasure to present MCMC with this award that acknowledges Melbourne Water’s appreciation for the successful, high quality projects delivered by MCMC during the group's long history participating in the program.

Strettle weeding Oct 2018Sunday 7 April, 10am-12.30pm
Strettle Wetland Thornbury, Melway 30 B3 - see map.

Help look after this wonderful site managed by the Friends of Merri Creek – with the help of the Darebin Bush Crew. Light refreshments afterwards. You might even get to see a local Tawny Frogmouth.
Supported by the City of Darebin.
Phone Suzi 0403 595 466.

Cyclists on pathSunday 7 April, 10am -1pm
The event starts behind the car park at Craigieburn Gardens - map here.
Discover some beautiful wetlands and grasslands on this easy bike ride exploring Aitken Creek and test out the new Aitken Creek tour app!  Along  the way, learn more about the ecological health of Aitken Creek, look for frogs, water bugs and other critters that live in the Awesome Aitken, followed by a picnic lunch (please advise of dietary reqs when registering). Families welcome. Bookings essential below. 

Aitken Creek is an important tributary of Merri Creek in the City of Hume.

Red browed FinchMerri Creek Management Committee has been awarded a $17,905 Community Grant from Melbourne Water to diversify habitat structure and promote bird habitat in the vicinity of Phillips Reserve and Kirkdale Park, Brunswick East. There are many gorgeous birds that feed, play and nest along this stretch of the creek including sociable Red-Browed Firetail Finches (photo) which require habitat with a dense understorey. The grant will fund the planting of 700 understorey plants and shrubs across the sites with the help of the community, as well as weed control in the preliminary stages and whilst the plants are establishing.

You can help with the planting on 14 July at Phillips Reserve, Brunswick East.  Subscribe to our events notification emails for details of this and other events.

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