Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Group Rocks !

Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Group has done it again, winning the prestigious Australian Government Coastcare Award with their Maremma Dogs project on Middle Island.

Congratulations to Don McTaggart , Ian Fitzgibbon and the rest of the team at WCLCG for their fantastic win. The tireless efforts of the group have resulted in the development of a highly innovative project, using Maremma dogs to protect Little Penguins on Middle Island, from their major predator - foxes. Further information about the project can be found here : http://svc009.wic050p.server-web.com/nationalawards2010/?page_id=202 and here : http://www.wclg.com.au/middle-island/

Resource Update 4

Hey Folks : Just to let you know that things are still busy at this end - lots happening with new funding submissions and new projects that we're developing for next year. Also a reminder that info will be posted soon regarding the upcoming Birds on Farms workshop.

Here are some relevant resource links that have come my way the last few weeks :
  • Community Action Grants : http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2010/june/further_$8_million_community_action_grants_for_community_groups
  • National Landcare Awards : http://svc009.wic050p.server-web.com/nationalawards2010/?page_id=1508
  • news from SW Climate Change : http://swccf.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=29&Itemid=26
  • Suregro reveg products : http://www.suregro.com/
  • Dairying for Tomorrow : http://www.dairyingfortomorrow.com/
  • Stipa native Grasses Association : http://www.stipa.com.au/
  • Demo Dairy What's On page : http://www.demodairy.org.au/joomla15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=7
  • Pulse Oz : http://www.pulseaus.com.au/