NSW Landcare Gateway


Little River Landcare’s Journey through the Soils PET Project

15 Nov, 2023

The Soils PET (People, Education, Technology) Pilot Project, led by Little River Landcare was a successful initiative in Central West NSW that revolutionised soil health management. Through extensive soil sampling, interactive workshops, the project engaged 150 landholders, fostering sustainable agricultural practices and strengthening rural community networks.

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The Great Australian Wildlife Search, 2023

07 Nov, 2023

The Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network, in collaboration with the Odonata Foundation, is partaking in the Great Australian Wildlife Search, utilizing Environmental DNA (eDNA) to gather vital data on local species. Through the analysis of water samples from 18 different locations, the initiative will enhance understanding of the region's biodiversity. The project is supported by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority, which has funded the necessary sampling kits. This research will contribute to the broader knowledge of Australia's wildlife and help strengthen the community's bond with the natural environment.

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COORDINATOR GRANT CLOSING FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER - Landcare NSW

02 Nov, 2023

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Local and Regional Coordinators Grants

10 Oct, 2023

Applications are now open for phase one of the NSW Landcare Enabling Program 2023-2027: Local and Regional Coordinators grants.

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Newsletter - Spring 2023

11 Sep, 2023

Reports from the President, Executive Officer and Project Officer, along with updates about the representative groups YACTAC is affiliated with.

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Fixing the past – planting the future, another step in stabilising Araluen Creek completed

10 Sep, 2023

Upper Deua Catchment Landcare Group celebrates the completion of the Araluen Creek Restoration Project 2021-2023 by launching it's feature film at a special red carpet event on Saturday 9 September 2023 at the Araluen Federal Hall.

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Take a Sneak Peak at the Araluen Creek Restoration Project Video

08 Sep, 2023

Two YouTube videos have just launch in preparation for Saturday's celebration of the completion of the Araluen Creek Restoration Project 2021-2023. These clips are a snippets of the 8-minute feature film which will be launched at the 'world premiere' event on 9 September 2023, 2pm at the Araluen Federal Hall, Araluen.

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Field Day Snapshot: Protecting Our Glossy Black Cockatoo

02 Sep, 2023

Watch this clip for a brief snapshot of our Glossy Black Cockatoo Field Day in November 2022. The event was a collaboration between the NSW Biodiversity Conversation Trust and Upper Shoalhaven Landcare, featuring presenters from Greening Australia and the Hollowhog.

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Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Practical Weed Control Workshop - 25 June

02 Sep, 2023

Clare Henderson

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Locally produced Landcare video to premiere in Araluen on 9 September

02 Sep, 2023

Local award-winning documentary filmmaker Clare Young and her team are putting the final touches to the Araluen Creek Restoration Project video for its launch on 9 September.

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Araluen Creek Flood Events 2020-2022

19 Aug, 2023

The Araluen Valley experienced approximately 19 flood events over three years after the 20219/20 bushfires. The table below outlines major rain events, where more than 50mm fell over consecutive days. These wet weather periods cause intense spikes in the Araluen Creek and the fast flowing floods exacerbated erosion issues.

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Geology of Araluen Workshop

19 Aug, 2023

Around 30 people gathered at the Araluen Hall on Saturday, 26 February 2022 to hear Leah Moore, from the Australian National University, talk about the geology and soils of Araluen. This workshop was the first in a series run as part of the Araluen Creek Restoration Project. Key elements of the project are building community engagement and expanding our understanding of soil erosion and remediation measures.

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Araluen Creek Restoration Project Update July 2021

19 Aug, 2023

The first information session for the Araluen Creek Restoration Project was held on Sunday 18th July and was well attended by 23 interested community members and landholders. This project is funded by the Bushfire Community Recovery & Resilience Fund through the Commonwealth/State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement.

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UDCLG 2021 Newsletters

19 Aug, 2023

The Upper Deua Catchment Landcare Group produce regular newsletters and share then with the local community. A record of the group's newsletters for 2021 can be found below. We'd like to acknowledge and thank project officer Cath Harrison for all her time in preparing and compiling these newsletters.

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UDCLG 2022 Newsletters

19 Aug, 2023

The Upper Deua Catchment Landcare Group produce regular newsletters and share then with the local community. A record of the group's newsletters for 2022 can be found below. We'd like to acknowledge and thank community liaison officer Cath Harrison for all her time in preparing and compiling these newsletters.

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Araluen Creek Restoration Project Update April 2022

19 Aug, 2023

Undertaken by the Upper Deua Catchment Landcare Group (UDCLG), in partnership with USLC and the SE LLS - the Araluen Creek Restoration Project aims to deliver in-stream works that will support the creek and it's surrounding environment. Remediation of 13 sites along the creek will deliver stability, reduce sediment movement, control erosion and prevent future bank collapse into the future.

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