Improving Devilbend Creek habitat and vegetation

We are improving 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. Over four years, we are removing weeds, managing natural regeneration zones and planting new native 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.

Eastern long-necked turtle at Devilbend Creek

Research and collaboration

This project aims to reduce its herbicide and carbon footprint through recycling initiatives such as repurposing coffee hessian sacks for weed suppression.

We are partnering with the University of Melbourne to research the benefits of managing instream vegetation. We are also collaborating with the Citizen Science Crew at Daangean and Friends of Daangean volunteer groups to monitor the wildlife along the creekline.

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 closures or detours 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.