Projects & Partners
Community-led initiatives are vital for environmental conservation, fostering local stewardship, and enhancing biodiversity. To date, Line in the Sand has distributed $465,000 to local action groups and environmental restoration projects in the region. If you’re a local action group with a project dedicated to protecting or restoring our natural ecosystems contact Line in the Sand to discuss how we can support your efforts.
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region
Line in the Sand has engaged Nature Conservation Margaret River Region (NCMRR) to deliver a 5 year strategic program of coastal stewardship in the Margaret River region. LITS and NCMRR are working collaboratively with local volunteer coast care groups to ensure the region’s coastal ecosystems are managed according to best practice and are strong and resilient to face the challenges of people and climate change. NCMRR now has over 2000 landholders engaged in programs, has planted 30,000 natives, and supervised over 10,000 volunteer and student hours.
Key initiatives led in partnership with Line in the Sand (LITS) include the Caring for Coast rehabilitation program, the Adopt-A-Spot school program, and the development of a Coastal Code proposal through community consultation.
Find out more about our partnership here.
Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise
The Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise (CNCE) is a significant collaborative community project being driven by the Friends of Meelup Inc and the Meelup Regional Park Management Committee. The initiative addresses increasing threats to the biodiversity, cultural and economic values in the Cape region.
The project’s vision is to reconnect and restore the fragmented landscape of the Cape Naturaliste area so local flora and fauna can thrive alongside a vibrant and sustainable economy.
A collaborative landscape plan will lead to coordinated on-ground action to protect and enhance highly valued natural resources and through education and awareness, develop a culture of respect and participation. This project will incorporate the Our Better Nature education concept developed by Line in the Sand.
Gracetown Cowaramup Bay Community
In January 2022, LITS collaborated with Gracetown Cowaramup Bay Community (GCBC), Cullen Wines, NCMRR, and Astron Environmental Services to conduct a fauna survey around Cowaramup Bay. The survey aimed to establish a baseline dataset of local fauna, assess the impact of feral predators, and identify rare or threatened species and their management needs. The survey recorded 70 vertebrate species, including six conservation-listed species including Baudin’s cockatoo and the western ringtail possum. It also highlighted the significant threat posed by uncontrolled foxes and cats in the area.
In 2023, LITS, GCBC, and Astron developed a Feral Animal Management Program. LITS will invest over $20,000 to fund the initial phase of the program, which includes purchasing five cameras for long-term wildlife monitoring, a six-day trapping program for foxes and cats, and community education on the threats posed by these predators.
Toby Inlet Catchment Group
The Toby Inlet Catchment Group (TICG) is a non-profit community organisation dedicated to protecting, preserving, and restoring Toby Inlet and Geographe Bay. Their efforts include revegetation activities such as planting seedlings, weeding, and pest control, along with creating management plans and advocacy.
In partnership with the South West Brewers Alliance, Rocky Ridge Brewing released a limited-edition beer called The Rising to raise money for LITS. The nearly $20,000 in proceeds were donated to support revegetation projects at Toby Inlet as well as fund a new water cart for irrigation. The funds also contributed to the installation of four possum boxes at two locations in Quindalup.
Read more about the collaboration here.
OzFish Geographe
With a funding boost from Line in the Sand, volunteers from Australia’s fishing conservation charity OzFish have begun a restoration project to remove feral goldfish from the Vasse River. The initiative, spearheaded by the OzFish Geographe Chapter, utilises innovative techniques, including the use of pod traps, to safely capture and remove these invasive fish while minimising disruption to native species. The project aims to safeguard delicate ecosystems and restore balance to Aussie waterways for native fish.
Find out more about the Vasse River Goldrush project here.
