Current projects supported by Line in the Sand
Line in the Sand has engaged Nature Conservation Margaret River Region to deliver a 5 year strategic program of coastal stewardship in the Margaret River Region. The Program commenced in 2020, and program activities, funding and deliverables will be determined and reset on a year by year basis. The areas of focus for the partnership are outlined below.
Coastal Rehabilitation
LITS and Nature Conservations Margaret River are working collaboratively with local volunteer coastcare groups to ensure the region’s coastal ecosystems are managed according to the best practice and are strong and resilient to face the challenges of people and climate change.
Coastal Rehabilitation activities completed in 2021 include:
- Huzzas/South Point Restoration - brushing and planting
- Northpoint Track Rationalisation- brushing and planting
- Redgate Main Beach Restoration - additional brushing and planting
- Injidup Carpark Restoration - Brushing and planting
- Injidup Point Restoration – Planting
Local Coastcare groups: Wadandi Surf Academy, Friends of Cape-to-Cape Track, Cowaramup Bay Boardriders, Yallingup Boardriders, Margaret River PS Parent Body, Yallingup LCDC
Adopt-a-Spot program
Line in the Sand is proud to support the “Adopt-a-Spot” program facilitated by Nature Conservation Margaret River. The aim of the program is to connect young people to the coast - engaging local school communities in long term environmental restoration projects at a specific site that they “adopt” - working alongside community groups in an outdoor classroom. In 2021, nine schools participated in the program, with 12 excursions conducted enabling rehabilitation and follow up on six key coastal sites including Gracetown, Gnarabup, Redgate Beach, Flinders Bay/Quarry Bay, Hamelin Bay and Injidup Point. All schools engaged in planting and restoration of the coastal foreshore at each site and due to the large amount of degradation at Hamelin Bay, two schools participated in restoration work along the foreshore over five sessions. The program is becoming increasing popular with more schools asking to participate each year and student building a proud connecting to the sites they help to rehabilitate.
Cultural Connection Sessions
Line in the Sand is dedicated to fostering strong connections with local Wadandi or Saltwater People as the traditional owners of the coast, increasing community cultural awareness, building indigenous skills and knowledge in coastcare and ensuring appropriate consultation is undertaken with aboriginal custodians.
In 2021 Cultural Connection sessions were held with 5 different local primary schools, 2 local volunteer groups and a full day sessions was held visiting all the potential restorations sites for the year with representatives from Undalup.