Bringing back the Reeds - Spark Renewables Sponsorship 2024-2025
Jerilderie is an Indigenous word meaning "reedy place," and the project "Bringing back the reeds" is about restoring the reeds and biodiversity of Billabong creek in the Jerilderie township.
Bring back the Reeds is a project sponsored by Spark Renewables and partnered with YACTAC and the Refreshing Rivers Program. It is about restoring the reeds and biodiversity of Billabong Creek in the Jerilderie township. By reintroducing a variety of reeds including phragmites, cumbungi, and tall spike rush this initiative will enhance habitat for local fish species, such as the recently reintroduced eel-tailed catfish, and waterbird, rakali and frog species. It will also importantly improve the environment for community who deeply care for their creek system.
On Wednesday, 11th December 2024, Year 10 students from Finley High School participated in a hands-on planting project along the Billabong Creek in Jerilderie. This rewarding activity was made possible through YACTAC through the Refreshing Rivers Program, RGA Landcare and Spark Renewables' sponsorship.
The group planted about 500 native plants along 250m of the Billabong Creek, opposite The Willows in Jerilderie.
