CRVA Vision and Objectives

The CRVA is an incorporated association made up of caring local residents who are committed to rehabilitating the Cooks River and fostering community spirit within the Cooks River Valley. We work independently and with like-minded groups to improve the quality of life and facilities in the local environment.

Our objectives are:

• To improve the health of the Cooks River, including its water quality, the state of the riverbed and its flora and fauna.
• To improve the safety, attractiveness and amenity of open space in the Cooks River Valley.
• To increase the availability of accessible community resources in the Cooks River Valley.
• To increase community activities in the Cooks River Valley, especially those providing opportunities to  improve  community connectedness among residents of all ages and social groupings.

Meetings

General Meetings in 2010 will be held on the fourth Tuesday of February, April, June, August and October at the Hurlstone Park Bowling and Recreation Club, Marcia Street, Hurlstone Park, at 7:00 pm.  Executive Meetings will be held in the alternate months.

Executive

The CRVA is an incorporated association with an executive comprising a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and two committee members, which is elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Membership

All new members are welcome and can join easily by downloading the Memberhship applicaiton Form from this website and mailing the completed form to PO H150 Hurlstone Park NSW 2193. The membership year commences 1 January. A $5 annual membership fee applies.

Events and activities

We hold an annual public Forum to allow interested residents to discuss their concerns about the River and to learn from key Government and community bodies about strategies for its improvement.

CRVA supported the first two annual Riverworks Environmental Sculpture Days and participates in the many local festivals including Marrickville’s Sustainability and Arts Festival.

Our members participate in a variety of volunteer activities including:

·        Mudcrabs – monthly foreshore cleanups and restoration

·        RiverLife – guided tours of the Cooks River and its environs.

·        Friends of Ewen Park – promotion of shared community use of Ewen Park

·        Streamwatch – regular water quality testing and reporting

The CRVA is a member of Landcare.