Between the NSW
south coast centres of Wollongong and Port Kembla is Tom Thumb Lagoon.
It is the second original Revive site and is a remnant 5 hectare
urban wetland containing significant mudflat and saltmarsh habitat.
Tom Thumb Lagoon wetlands have
been listed as an Endangered Ecological Community, it is an important
breeding ground for the Green and Golden Bell Frog in addition to being
habitat for migratory birds protected under international agreements
The wetland is predominately a
salt marsh with substantial tidal areas. This wetland forms the drainage
basin for the Allen’s ck catchment. This catchment is primarily
residential leading to storm water borne weeds and rubbish that cause
negative impacts to this delicate ecology.
Teams will focus on bush
regeneration techniques, helping the wetland to recover from various human
impacts and to increase the habitat values of the area.
Site
targets and activity details:
Contacts:
Partner agency
The Friends of Tom Thumb Lagoon
Susan McGregor
Ph (02) 4274 1424
caredesign@bigpond.com.au
Supporting
agency
Wollongong City Council
Tony Miskiewicz
Ph (02) 4227 7574
tmiskiewicz@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
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