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The South Gippsland Conservation Society wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands we meet and work in – the Bunurong People - and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
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Inverloch shared pathway extension
The Surf Parade shared pathway extension seems to have stalled. The rumour is that Council has not been granted permission to remove dune vegetation which is not surprising in the context of the recent beach erosion.
 One idea that could assist in achieving the shared path extension is to make Surf Parade one way between Veronica Street and Goroke Street with traffic flowing out of town (i.e. east to west). The advantage of this is that there could be a shared path separated from traffic without requiring removal of any dune vegetation. The current parking capacity along Surf Parade would be retained and there would be minimal impact on accessibility and convenience for local residents.
Let us know what you think about this idea by emailing info@sgcs.org.au.
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Wonthaggi Rifle Range LINK
Would you like to be able to walk, jog or cycle from Campbell St via Old Rifle Range Rd to the Rifle Range Wetland and on to the Wonthaggi Heathland?
Well, a band of locals in south west Wonthaggi are keen to see better connection of our pedestrian/cycling pathways to our fantastic local reserves. They think this new route would vastly improve access to these reserves. This map shows the draft route across the 60 metres of unused road reserves. The red dots indicate the proposed LINK.
Check out their Facebook page Wonthaggi Rifle Range LINK for more information and a chance to share your comments and ideas.
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Conservation Society News
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Project Updates
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Thompsons Estate
We had another successful attack on weeds at Thompsons Estate, Inverloch last week .
Ayr Creek Reserve
Plans are underway for the Spring planting at Ayr Creek Reserve, Inverloch, targeted for the 3rd Sunday in August.
Screw Creek
The recent discovery of a dead kangaroo on the Inverloch-Venus Bay Road, is contributing to community concern about the danger faced by wildlife displaced from their previous territory by housing development.
 Conservation Society member John Cuttriss has spoken to Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) about the wildlife crossing at the Inlet waters Estate at Screw Creek, and has received pleasing news.
RRV has investigated and advised that they will proceed with the installation of wildlife warning signage near Screw Creek, and that they have placed Inverloch-Venus Bay Road between Screw Creek and Coastal Way on a regional list for consideration of a preliminary speed limit review.
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 Bunurong Coast Education
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Another successful holiday program
We ran a busy program over the Easter break. Walking on Dinosaurs offered by new presenter Melissa Lowery enabled clients to explore the foreshore between Flatrocks and The Caves with an extremely successful Dinosaur prospector.
Our new Wonderful Wetlands gave participants the chance to investigate the macro-invertebrates of a healthy Ayr Creek wetland. Mike Cleeland’s activities continued to be a “sellout” and we will miss his engaging presentations for a while as he and Pip are heading off on an exciting trip to work at a Queensland dinosaur site.
We hope to re-open our Discovery Room shortly for visitors.
We are always looking for honest feedback about our programs and looking to improve and widen what we offer. Please feel free to contact Rod Webster.
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Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park
- Stage 2 Community Consultation now open
As part of the $105.6 million to Victoria’s Great Outdoors investment, the Victorian Government is creating the Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park. It will combine existing parks and reserves along 40kms of coast from San Remo to Inverloch on Bunurong Country. This will include extending and upgrading the George Bass Coastal Walk.
An Access and Infrastructure Plan has been drafted for Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park. The draft plan includes information about visitor areas, facilities, proposed trail routes and the various experiences people may have in the park.
Parks Victoria is now seeking community feedback on the draft plan. Consultation is open and will close on 16 May 2021. Your feedback and comments can be made on the website.
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Gippsland Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
- Public consultation period open until 4 May 2021
The Gippsland Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy is being developed to help the region prepare for the impacts of climate change by building our resilience and capacity to adapt.
The strategy will capture and highlight the risks, priorities, opportunities and actions that matter to us. As part of the development of the strategy DELWP (Department of Land, Water and Planning) are running a consultation phase through the Engage Victoria website. This provides all stakeholders and the public with the opportunity to review and provide comment on the strategy ahead of its finalisation in June 2021.
The consultation went live via the Engage Victoria website on Tuesday 6 April 2021 and responses will be accepted until Tuesday 4 May 2021. Your feedback and comments can be made on the website.
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2040 at Leongatha
Alex Lieb from Little Eco Ninja is presenting a special screening of 2040 on Wednesday May 5th, 6:30pm at Stadium 4 Cinema Leongatha. After the film there will be a Q&A with Climate Change expert Michelle Isles, and Doughnut Economy model expert Kaj Lofgren.
Book tickets and read more here.
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Local eel migration
Every year when the creeks begin to flow after autumn rains, Short-finned Eels begin their long journey to breed in the Coral Sea. The mature eels that have spent their life in dams, creeks and rivers south and east of the Great Dividing Range slip quietly downstream to the sea. This migration goes largely un-noticed except when the creek mouth is not open.  This occurs at Wreck Creek, Inverloch every year and usually the eels can be seen waiting until a combination of high tide and heavy rainfall allows them to be on their way. This year they can be seen at the new mouth of the western branch of Wreck Creek. When a high tide brings a flush of sea water into the creek they move to the entrance, hopefully waiting for enough water to swim out. They die after their journey but the new baby elvers make their way back and the cycle begins again.
- Bronwyn Teesdale
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Tue May 4 Gippsland Regional Climate Change Adaption Strategy public consultation ends
Wed May 5 2040 Screens at Stadium 4 Cinema Leongatha - 6:30 pm
Sun May 16 Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park community consultation ends
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