The Wilsons River is now set to benefit even more from the work of Envite Environment, with the arrival of a new injection of government funds.

 The group has been working with local schools on important local environmental projects and has been improving the health of the Wilsons River through removing weeds and planting local natives.

Envite educators have been holding school based workshops about the importance of this work and Landcare groups have been hosting training days to allow people to gain practical experience.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan was happy last week to announce funding of $20,000 for the group to continue its work.  

“Through this funding, they can continue to reduce the impact of weeds and re-establish native vegetation on riverbanks,” Mr Hogan said.

“This project will build on work completed by Wilson’s River Landcare, Boatharbour Landcare and local schools along the river.”

“Envite will be focussing on areas that have the best regeneration potential. It will avoid areas prone to erosion to stop sedimentation in the river.”