Ridge to Cape Landcare Group
The Otway Ridge to Cape Landcare Group extends from Cape Otway up to Yuulong and across to Wyelangta. It includes the fertile plains and environmentally significant estuary system of the Aire River and is a mosaic of productive agricultural land and National Park.
The Ridge to Cape Landcare Group is also the home of the Conservation Ecology Centre (CEC) who have been undertaking important research into Tiger Quolls, the die-back of Eucalyptus viminalis and other important environmental issues.
Marengo Barham Catchment Landcare Group
The Marengo Barham Landcare Group (formerly Otway Barham Catchment LG) includes the settlement of Marengo through to the edge of Apollo Bay (Anderson Creek and Tuxion Rd). Bordered to the west by the Great Otway National Park, the group encompasses the beautiful catchment of the Barham River. The Barham River is a declared Water Supply Catchment and is the domestic water supply catchment for the local community. One of the aims of the Otway Barham Catchment Landcare Group is to rehabilitate the river “from source to sea”.
Marengo Barham Catchment Landcare Group
The Marengo Barham Landcare Group (formerly Otway Barham Catchment LG) includes the settlement of Marengo through to the edge of Apollo Bay (Anderson Creek and Tuxion Rd). Bordered to the west by the Great Otway National Park, the group encompasses the beautiful catchment of the Barham River. The Barham River is a declared Water Supply Catchment and is the domestic water supply catchment for the local community. One of the aims of the Otway Barham Catchment Landcare Group is to rehabilitate the river “from source to sea”.
Apollo Bay Landcare Group
The Apollo Bay Landcare Group includes the township of Apollo Bay and the valleys of Skenes Creek and Wild Dog Creek. Landcare in the Southern Otways was born in this area, primarily out of a concern to control Ragwort and fight logging of old growth forests.
The Apollo Bay Landcare Group remains a key force in local Landcare with many members having made significant contributions to environmental rehabilitation on their properties. Whilst continuing concern for weed and pest management, the group also has a strong focus on local environmental issues such as monitoring the nests of the endangered Hooded Plover.
Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group
The Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group is the most easterly of the 4 groups, encompassing the coastal hamlets of Wye River & Separation Creek, Kennett River, Grey River and Wongarra.
A very enthusiastic, friendly member-driven group with a diverse mix of permanents, weekenders and part time residents. The aim is to care for the local environment through various grants, working bees and community education activities. Get in touch – you will receive a very warm welcome!
Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group
The Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group is the most easterly of the 4 groups, encompassing the coastal hamlets of Wye River & Separation Creek, Kennett River, Grey River and Wongarra.
A very enthusiastic, friendly member-driven group with a diverse mix of permanents, weekenders and part time residents. The aim is to care for the local environment through various grants, working bees and community education activities. Get in touch – you will receive a very warm welcome!
