Friends of Elster Creek Aims and Objectives
Key aims:
- Protect, improve and expand areas of habitat for indigenous flora and fauna along Elster Creek.
- Generate educational opportunities for Elwood Primary School and the general public regarding biodiversity and conservation.
- Reduce the amount of pollution flowing into Port Phillip Bay.
- Improve the aesthetic appeal of Elster Creek.
Objectives:
- Habitat creation and improvement:
- Nest box installation
- Revegetation
- Pond creation
- Habitat log placement
- Mulching
- Creek bed habitat diversification
- Encouraging local residents to create habitat and plant indigenous plants in their gardens
- Education:
- Waterwatch surveys
- Habitat creation workshops
- Bird surveys
- Wildlife discovery tours
- Plaques and information boards
- Pollution reduction:
- Litter collection
- Improving water quality through plant choice
- Discourage local residents from using inorganic pesticides and fertilizers
- Fauna Surveys:
- Bird surveys
- Bat surveys
- Freshwater Macro-invertebrate surveys
- Reduce the impact of introduced species and overpopulated native species:
- Remove nests of introduced birds in Nest boxes
- Create understory in some areas to discourage Noisy Mynahs
- Encourage local residents to keep cats indoors at night
- Weeding