Since 2010 the Cromwell community has come together to clean and clear the shoreline of Lake Dunstan to ease access and make it a safer space to explore and play. By clearing the weeds and rubbish, we can make the shoreline more accessible for swimmers, picnickers, and boaties and encourage native plants to thrive.
2021 was the first year Lake Dunstan Charitable Trust coordinated this event after Janeen Wood was kind enough to pass it on. Janeen has dedicated herself to improving the environment and wellbeing of the local community over the years and is now busy creating cycle trails around the area; the Lake Dunstan cycle trail is her most recent achievement. LDCT is determined to create a happier and healthier environment for both wildlife and people so that we all have a place to explore, thrive and relax and this is just one of many efforts we will be undertaking.
2021 was the first year Lake Dunstan Charitable Trust coordinated this event after Janeen Wood was kind enough to pass it on. Janeen has dedicated herself to improving the environment and wellbeing of the local community over the years and is now busy creating cycle trails around the area; the Lake Dunstan cycle trail is her most recent achievement. LDCT is determined to create a happier and healthier environment for both wildlife and people so that we all have a place to explore, thrive and relax and this is just one of many efforts we will be undertaking.
UPCOMING EVENT
12th Annual Lakeside Clean-up:
Saturday 17th September 2022
DATE: Saturday 17th September 2022
TIME: 9am till 12pm
LOCATION: Richard Beach to McNulty Inlet - Join anywhere
REGISTRATION POINT & FIRST AID: Butcher Drive
PURPOSE:
WHAT TO BRING:
TIME: 9am till 12pm
LOCATION: Richard Beach to McNulty Inlet - Join anywhere
REGISTRATION POINT & FIRST AID: Butcher Drive
PURPOSE:
- Remove rubbish, weeds and fallen branches
- Improve access, hygiene and visual amenity of the area
- Fun and rewarding morning giving back to the community
WHAT TO BRING:
- Appropriate clothing - dress for weather on the day; no open-toed shoes
- Water & snacks
- Gloves
- Buckets, tubs or reusable bags (please avoid single use plastics if possible)
PREVIOUS EVENTS
11th Annual Lakeside Clean-up:
Saturday 18th September 2021
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Despite level 2 restrictions we had a fantastic turnout, with 65 people came along and luckily is was amazing weather! Over the space of 3 hours, we worked to clear 5 km of shoreline to ease access to the water and make it a safer environment for people and animals.
Hard work and many hands allowed us to remove an amazing 15 trailers of weeds (mainly lupins) and 2 trailers of rubbish. Lupins thrive along shorelines, quickly cutting off access and creating unfavourable conditions for local species. Their removal means we now have easy access for swimmers, kayakers and pets wanting to taking a dip! The rubbish comprised of a variety of material, including bottles, glass and metal which are a hazard to both animals and people. This clean up has come at the right time, just before the school holidays, where there will be a lot of activity around the lake. It is now much safer for people to play, explore and relax. |
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A big thank you to:
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