Our community event at Walker Swamp on Sunday the 29th of September is fast approaching, so this is your final reminder to register! The day is a chance to bring together past and present NGT supporters from near and afar, to share in the success of...
It is only a month until we get together again with our supporters out at Walker Swamp, and there is still time to join our invite list! [caption id="attachment_31215" align="alignright" width="300"] Waterbugs for the big and little kids at the 2018 event[/caption] This free event will include...
Although we haven't had a great year for rainfall across most of the regions where NGT works, there has still been enough rain in the South East of SA to begin the diversion of water down the Tilley Swamp Watercourse for the first time in...
After taking a bit of much needed time to catch up on a number of things away from NGT, I'll finally be properly back on deck in a couple of weeks, just in time to see our wetlands bursting into life this spring! [caption id="attachment_32187" align="alignright"...
As we have just farewelled Kimberley Height, who did a fantastic job of developing NGT's volunteer program over the past several months, we are currently seeking a new Volunteer Coordinator. This is a volunteer position and an excellent work experience, internship or volunteering opportunity for anyone...
The restoration of Walker Swamp began just over a year ago, when NGT purchased 500 acres (200 hectares) encompassing the former swamp and adjacent red gum woodlands. Since then we’ve continued to work, and fundraise, to double the restoration area to 1000 acres (400 hectares); linking...
Last week I attended a small gathering near Kingston in the south-east of South Australia, held at the location of the new regulator installed on Blackford Drain. The regulator and off-take channel at the site are key pieces of infrastructure in the South East Flows...
Tributes to Doug Phillips (07 Sep 1957 – 07 Mar 2019) Nature Glenelg Trust Tribute It has been an extremely sad and challenging time for many of us who knew, respected and worked with Doug Phillips, as we come to terms with the recent loss of a...
Nick and other Aquasave staff at NGT, who specialise in our region's aquatic threatened species, have been doing a great job bringing attention to the plight of Yarra Pygmy Perch (Nannoperca obscura) in the lower Murray system, and highlighting what we need to do to...
After a fantastic couple of days sandbagging recently, (thanks to all our helpers from across the region, both sides of the border!) I decided to 're-appear' in the blogs temporarily to provide you with a quick update on the latest news on the NGT Reserve...
