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Everyone’s IthacaWebsite/ReportProject leadSave Our Waterways Now Inc
PartnershipsBrisbane Bardon Lions Club Inc
TPD Media/ Channel 7 (proposed) Brisbane City Council Private landholders along creek Freer’s Farm Local schools St Josephs, Bardon State School Stuartholme (to be confirmed) Industries(not documented)
ActivitiesOn-ground work
Case study type(none)
Funding sourceEveryone’s Environment Grants - Round 1
Funding amount$57,020
In-kind contribution(not documented)
Start date21 February 2013
End date(not documented)
SummaryThis project aims to survey creek sites via a community ‘Creek Crawl’, commence initial water quality testing, locate photo-points, and meet with partners/supporters. Private landholders and local volunteers will be engaged to conduct rehabilitation and planting activities. Maintenance, water quality testing, reporting and evaluation will also be undertaken.
BenefitsEveryone’s Ithaca will focus on the headwaters of Ithaca Creek, using best practice science and re-vegetation techniques in order to achieve habitat for wildlife, resistance to weed invasion, reduced sedimentation and space for Brisbane residents to enjoy their local creek.
Lesson(not documented)
Reference ID120086
Last updated: 16 May 2015 This page should be cited as: Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2015) Everyone’s Ithaca, WetlandInfo website, accessed 30 August 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/resources/tools/wetland-project/everyone-s-ithaca-f7f3/ |