MCMC is greatly disappointed by the final Biodiversity Conservation Strategy (BCS) for Melbourne’s massive growth corridors, especially as it affects the Merri catchment. Growling Grass Frog corridors along many parts of the creek are significantly narrower than ecologists recommend and ancient River Red Gums have been left unprotected. The Federal Minister approved the inadequate BCS, submitted by the Victorian Government, days before the federal election.

Check out the Platypus Spot website to record and map Platypus sightings. The website is a joint project between Melbourne Water and CESAR, the ecological and biological research organisation that conducts the biannual platypus survey program.

Ever wanted to fly like a bird?
You can now take a ‘Virtual tour’ using Google Earth which allows you to explore Galada Tamboore as if you were soaring above it like a Brown Falcon. In a few minutes you can virtually whiz up the gorge and soar above the grasslands seeing features that would take hours to see on foot. The virtual tour includes links to the results of Friends of Merri Creek’s birdwatching and includes other important information for you to plan a real-world visit .