Join in the River Watch program

Published on 06 February 2024

When the upper Manning River and its tributaries ran dry in the 2019 drought, precious aquatic wildlife such as Manning River Helmeted Turtle, spiny crayfish, and platypus were confined to shallow refuge pools.

As a result, the River Revival program was put into action with MidCoast Council partnering with service providers, community groups and the community to monitor, protect and restore a network of these refuge pools, associated riverbank habitat and waterways in the Nowendoc River, Barnard River and Dingo Creek catchments.

As part of the program teams will gather for sample days at different waterway locations to test the quality of different bodies of water.

The program is supported by the NSW Environmental Trust funding.

If you are interested in participating in any of the days, you must book ahead by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0418 379 329.

Participants must wear long pants, enclosed shoes, hats and bring their own lunch, snacks and water.

Dingo Creek, Bobin (Meet at Bent on Food cafe), 95 Isabella Street, Wingham

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 - 7:30AM - 4PM

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 - 7:30AM - 4PM

Bretti, Giro (Meet at Bent on Food cafe), 95 Isabella Street, Wingham

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 - 7:30AM - 4PM

Wednesday, 22 May 2024 – 7:30AM - 4PM

Sampling will also occur at Cattie Wetlands under the Manning Estuary CMP Engagement Program which is supported by the NSW Coastal and Estuary Grants Program.

Cattai Wetlands, Springhill Road, Coopernook

Wednesday, 07 February 2024 - 8:30 AM - 1PM

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 - 8:30AM - 1PM