April 2011 Update

IT IS PLEASING:

That subject to agreement by DEC the Shire of Murray will place sand on the degraded beach at Woodland Parade launch site, and install bollards to restrict vehicles or trailers from backing into the river

That we have informed South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council about the shoreline deterioration of Egg Island in the Southern Harvey Estuary

That the Batavia Quays / South Yunderup Boat Ramp car park is going to be upgraded during June

We have commented on the John Street “Sanctuary'” concept, which under the auspices of the Peel Harvey Catchment Council and City of Mandurah, is going to have a formal car park, and bird observing facilities.

That Port Bouvard Ltd has acknowledged, that water and shore birds are found predominately on the eastern foreshore of the Point Grey Development, and have increased the foreshore reserve by eight hectares which provides an enhanced buffer zone, from the development for water and shore birds, while allowing for climate change needs.

That they will be preparing a Water Bird Management Plan for the site, with specific management measures to minimise disturbance to the water and shore birds that frequent the eastern foreshore.

DEC Canoe Guide : "Paddle the Murray River: Pinjarra to Peel Inlet" can be ordered online at www.dec.wa.gov.au/shop or by phone on 9334 0800.