CurrentWe are restoring the native vegetation of 47 hectares (3 kms) along Devilbend Creek in Tuerong, adjacent to the Devilbend Reservoir on the Mornington Peninsula.
Our waterways are essential to our way of life and the plants and animals that depend on them. Over four years, we are removing weeds, managing natural regeneration zones and planting 11,000 indigenous plants along both sides of Devilbend Creek from Graydens Road to Hodgins Road. These works will protect the waterway from erosion and improve habitat for native plants and animals such as the Dwarf Galaxias, Southern Toadlet and Eastern Long-necked Turtle.
Collaboration and research
Strong community partnerships including the Citizen Science Crew at Daangean and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation are vital to the successful delivery of this project. Friends of Daangean volunteer group monitor the wildlife along the waterway.
We are collaborating with the University of Melbourne to research the benefits of managing instream vegetation. The learnings from our research-led restoration approach will be used to improve future waterway restoration outcomes.
Recycling initiatives such as repurposing coffee hessian sacks for weed suppression help this project to reduce its herbicide and carbon footprint.
Local impacts
Changes to trail access during our works
Pedestrian trail access along Devilbend Creek will mostly remain open during our vegetation works, however there may need to be temporary detours or closures along sections for safety reasons. Please follow any signs and keep to the trail for your safety and to protect the vegetation.
By working together we can improve the habitat of native plants and animals along Devilbend Creek for generations to come.
