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Update on Investigations at Aldinga Washpool
Since early 2021 NGT has been investigating the ecological history and restoration potential of the Aldinga Washpool/Wakondilla, one of the last coastal lagoons of its type in the Adelaide region. Our 2022 Report proposed several actions that could be taken to undo some of the...Aldinga Washpool investigations will continue thanks to a Green Adelaide Grassroots Grant
NGT’s investigations into the potential for hydrological restoration of the Aldinga Washpool commenced in early 2021, thanks to a Green Adelaide Grassroots Grant. That grant culminated in our 2022 Ecohydrological Restoration Assessment Report, which outlines several options to restore the original shape, depth and general...After two years of research, monitoring and engagement: Aldinga Washpool report finalised
Regular readers will be aware from previous articles of NGT’s involvement with the Aldinga Washpool. After two years of research, monitoring and engagement with a broad range of people, our report Ecohydrological Restoration Assessment of the Aldinga Washpool is now complete and is available to...Another piece of the Washpool jigsaw: an 1839 map illuminates pre-colonial state of this important coastal wetland
As discussed in previous posts, Nature Glenelg Trust is currently researching the hydrological history of the Aldinga Washpool, a seasonal wetland nestled behind the coastal dunes at Sellicks Beach, south of Adelaide. The site has great potential for hydrological restoration and, by piecing together the...News from Aldinga Washpool: logger installed and Drew Kilner, Cultural Liaison Officer, joins NGT
Another new face joined the NGT team recently, with Drew Kilner, Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri man, coming on board as Cultural Liaison Officer on our project investigating the restoration potential of the Aldinga Washpool. Drew is working with Ben as we seek to understand the history...Exploring the hydrological restoration potential of the Aldinga Washpool and Blue Lagoon
Over the next year and a half NGT will be exploring the hydrological restoration potential of the Washpool and Blue Lagoon, coastal wetlands located at Aldinga near the southern edge of metropolitan Adelaide, with support from the Green Adelaide Grassroots Grant program. These wetlands are...An immersive experience at Nature Festival with NGT
Posted on 27 Oct 2024 at 15:00h
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The word “immersive” often gets used to describe something deeply absorbing, particularly a technologically generated experience that is very life-like. Well, at NGT we like to encourage people to get away from the artificially generated world and immerse themselves in the real, natural world. With...
Nature Festival bus tour is back! Join us in Adelaide this October
Posted on 29 Aug 2024 at 16:51h
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If you’re based near Adelaide and are interested in learning more about our ecological work restoring rivers, wetlands, and the species they support, then you’re in luck! Our Nature Festival bus tour is back by popular demand. When: Friday October 11th, 7:45am to 3pm Where:...