Join OceanWatch in a journey of discovery of the Clyde Estuary through the lens of bushfire recovery and resilience, on this FREE boat tour.

You will learn about:

an introduction to bushfire management from Rural Fire Services (RFS) experts
the impacts of bushfires to waterways and the ecology of the estuary
local oyster farming and the impacts of bushfires to this industry
local Aboriginal stories and projects in the estuary.

WHAT: Meet at the park in front of Innes Boatshed for a briefing and an introduction to bushfire management by RFS officers (in case of rain, we will board the boat early). We will then board the boat tour which will take 3 hours, with a 20 minute lunch stop at Nelligen. During our boat tour, we will meet a local oyster farmer, learn local Aboriginal stories and traditions, as well as hearing from experts about bushfire impacts to aquatic environments.

WHERE: The meeting point is at Innes Boatshed (public toilets available), 1 Clyde St, Batemans Bay NSW 2536

WHEN: 30th March 2022. 10:30-15:00. Meet 5 minutes before as we will start the tour promptly at 10:30.

WHO: Anyone is welcome.

HOW MUCH: $0! The opportunity of a free boat tour doesn't present itself often so make sure to secure your spot.

WHAT TO BRING: Protective clothes against the weather, water. Lunch will be provided (Fish & Chips). We will be able to accommodate any dietary requirements which are requested until 1 week prior to the tour.

This is a Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund project through the joint Commonwealth/State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Although funding for this product has been provided by both the Australian and NSW Governments, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of either government.