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All of these birds were photographed on the Cooks River by Ranjith Evas.
Ranjith Evas makes big contribution to Birds of the Cooks River gallery
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A Stroll down the River
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A few photos of a stroll down the River yesterday afternoon – what a treasure!.
Mudcrabs begin work at Wave Rock
The Mudcrabs began work on their new Wave Rock revegetation site today.
This is a join venture between the Mudcrabs, Marrickville Council & Marrickville Golf Course, to increase the native vegetation in the Golf Course, particularly near the River and to increase biodiversity & natural habitat.
A big thank you to Marrickville Council, who is providing the funding for this project.
Pollution of Cooks River Raised in Parliament
The Hon Linda Burney,Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member for Canterbury in the NSW Parliament, responding to the CRVA’s “Sewage In The Cooks River” petition, recently asked the State Government to explain the lack of action on this issue.
Linda Burney with members of the CRVA Executive
Unfortunately the State Govt. choose to not answer the question and gave us a whole lot of weasel words about how much they value the Cooks River.
See attached document for our reaction & comments provided to Linda Burney to allow her to continue the fight in Parliament. comments for Linda2
New Mudcrabs Site at Marrickville Golf Course
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The Mudcrabs are taking on a new bush regeneration site on Marrickville Golf Course. Known as Wave Rock, the site sits next to the River, below Bruce Street. More than 1100 native plants have been planted. The Mudcrabs plan to … Continue reading
Eatern Long-necked turtle
This eastern long-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis) was spotted out for a stroll, moving from the Cooks River to the Cup & Saucer Wetlands the other night about 10 pm. Photo by Patrick Walsh. It’s great to know the long-necks are still in the River.
Bushcare Major Day Out – Sunday 8th September
Mudcrabs & CRVA are joining the Bushcare Major Day Out event next Sunday – 8th September. Come along to Rosedale Reserve at Croydon Park – the Mudcrabs very first bush regeneration site on the Cooks River. For a great day of activity, fun & socializing. Click here for more details. Bushcare day out 2013
Bridge Over the River Choir – Fundraising Wed 4th Sept
This will be a fun night of singing and socializing. All funds raised will go the the Cooks River Valley Association & The Mudcrabs.
Get a table together or come along and join other Cooks River people for a great night
Tickets will be available at the door, although it may sell out in advance.
Tickets are on sale now at http://www.trybooking.com/
$10 $& $5 concession.
Wed – Sept 4th
Marrickville Golf Club – 7.30pm
Kitchen open for dinner from 6.00pm.
Foord Ave Regeneration Site
The Foord Ave site, next to the Cooks River in Hurlstone Park is an inspiring testament to what can be achieved when a determined environmental group combines with nature and the local Council. The Foord Ave site has been transformed from grass & weed to a beautiful native vegetation site in less than 4 years. Congratulations to the Mudcrabs and in particular Liz Millen & Doug Benson
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- FoordAve 2009
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- 2010 Foord Ave
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- Foord Ave 2011
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- Natural regeneration
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- Foord Ave early 2012
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- Foord Ave 2013
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- Below the rock outcrop
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- Top of escarpment
SWIMMING IN THE COOKS RIVER SOME TIME SOON? See this extract from Marrickville Council’s Community Strategic Plan for 2021
“In 2021, Marrickville’s environment is healthy. Children can swim in the river and play in the dirt, and native plants and animals, including frogs, bees and ants, are thriving…”
Thanks to CRVA President, John Butcher, for bringing this proposal to set up a swimming site to Council’s Cooks River Committee. And to Marrickville Council for getting behind this inspirational goal.
“In 2021, Marrickville’s environment is healthy. Children can swim in the river and play in the dirt, and native plants and animals, including frogs, bees and ants, are thriving…”
Thanks to CRVA President, John Butcher, for bringing this proposal to set up a swimming site to Council’s Cooks River Committee. And to Marrickville Council for getting behind this inspirational goal.
See this report in the Inner West Courier http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/inner-west/marrickville-councli-has-plans-for-a-future-swimming-site-for-the-cooks-river/story-fngr8h4f-1226678307109
