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News and Updates.
2019 July 23rd -
Not only is Trust for Nature is delighted at the MP Councils move to permanently protect 2 of the most important sites on the Mornington Peninsula with Trust for Nature covenants so are we in the protection of Wetlands on the Mornington Peninsula.
Mornington Peninsula Shire owns portions of Warringine Park and the whole of 92 Elizabeth Ave, Capel Sound (the latter is part of Tootgarook Swamp).
These efforts by the council means that over 130 hectares of some of the Peninsula’s most engendered species and communities will be protected forever.
The 92 Elizabeth Ave site significantly adds to the adjoining covenanted sections of the Tootgarook Swamp namely the Shires Tootgarook Swamp Bushland reserve at Browns road and the extremely significant Boneo Park covenant of the McNaughts.
Species such as the Australasian Bittern, Swamp Skink, White-footed Dunnart, Lewins Rail and Leafy Twig-sedge at these sites are now protected forever.
In addition to these species wetlands of both Tootgarook and Westernport Bay will be protected and buffered from future climate impacts. The Mornington Peninsula Shire has been leading the way in conservation actions by permanently preserving some of the Peninsulas most unique and diverse habitats and has indicated they plan to complete more efforts to ensure a healthy and sustainable Mornington Peninsula.
This is a great outcome for conservation.
“This has been a combined effort from Council, Trust for Nature and our dedicated community groups including members of the former Warringine Park committee of management; Save Tootgarook community group and the Westernport Protection Council (WPPC) who have contributed significant work lobbying to establish Warringine Park”, Cr Gill concluded.
Trust for Nature has received funding from the Limb Foundation through the Bays and Islands project and the State Government to be able to place the covenants on title. TFN are looking for more private landholders who have conservation values are interested in protecting their properties in perpetuity, the MP Shire Council has set a great example for people to get involved. If anyone is interested please contact Ben Cullen from Trust for Nature on benc@tfn.org.au or 0407044821.
https://www.trustfornature.org.au/news/2019/council-secures-legal-protection
2019 April 3rd -
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland is closing it's feedback on Friday. Our submission has been finalised and sent off to Mornington Peninsula Shire, we have provided a fairly detailed submission (66 pages) which could have been further expanded upon due to the complexity of the Tootgarook Swamp and the time frames involved.
save_tootgarook_swamp_submission_to_the_extent_of_tootgarook_wetland.pdf
2019 February 25th -
Save Tootgarook Swamp has submitted its submission to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Biodiversity Conservation Plan you can read it here.
2019 February 20th -
The community has been invited to share their feedback on the Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) there is also a community drop-in session on Wednesday 20 March 2019 that can be attended.
In May 2018, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council adopted the Tootgarook Wetland Management Plan 2018 seeking to prevent further degradation of the Wetland, promote its values, recognise its role in the Catchment and broader Port Phillip area, and define the key risks to its values.
As part of this Plan, one of the high priorities was to review the extent of the Wetland, identify a buffer zone to the reviewed Wetland extent and develop a management strategy.
The aim of the management strategy is to review the existing planning scheme provisions affecting the Wetland, make recommendations to improve and strengthen the Environmental Significance Overlays, and prepare guidelines for the nominated buffer zone.
The management strategy and resultant planning scheme provisions would provide clearer directions for landowners and developers, as well as encourage better protection of the Wetland’s ecological values.
The Council engaged ecological experts, Biosis Pty Ltd, to review the extent of the Wetland and prepare a management strategy.
TOOTGAROOK SWAMP
Tootgarook Swamp is the largest groundwater-dependent ecosystem and freshwater marsh in the region.
The Wetland contains significant environmental and cultural values and is home to more than 240 indigenous plant species. It also holds a variety of fauna that includes internationally significant birdlife.
Tootgarook Wetland provides significant conservation, social and amenity benefits for the Mornington Peninsula and the broader community.
Download
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Main Body(PDF, 3MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-main-body.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix A – Proposed ESO(PDF, 108KB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-a-proposed-eso.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 1(PDF, 6MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-1.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 2.1(PDF, 6MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-2.1.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 2.2(PDF, 7MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-2.2.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 3(PDF, 2MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-3.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 4(PDF, 22MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-4.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 5(PDF, 2MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-5.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 6(PDF, 23MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-6.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 7(PDF, 2MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-7.pdf
Have your say:
Community consultation is currently open until 5pm Friday, 5 April 2019.
Community Drop-In Sessions:
Wednesday, 20 March 2019, Tootgarook Community Hall, 30 Barry Street, Tootgarook VIC 3941
10am - 12pm (a 15-minute presentation will commence at 10:30am)
2pm - 4pm (a 15-minute presentation will commence at 2:30pm)
6pm - 8pm (a 15-minute presentation will commence at 6:30pm)
You can also submit an online submission through the following URL.
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Have-your-say/Have-Your-Say-Defining-the-Extent-of-Tootgarook-Wetland
Email: Email your submission to: haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au with the subject line ‘Draft Report: Defining the Extent of Tootgarook Wetland’.
Post:
Attention: Strategic Planning Projects, Re: Draft Report: Defining the Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, Victoria, 3939
In person: Surveys are also available to complete in hard copy at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.
2019 February 16th -
Some more exciting wetland news.
The Shire have received their draft report for Defining the Extent of Tootgarook Swamp, at the coming council meeting on February 18 the council will be resolving to place it on public exhibition to seek community feedback for at least six weeks.
The report is the most accurate boundary of the swamp created to date, even though some has been lost over the years to human interference it is calculated to be 319 hectares in its current extent.
The report also goes on to give what is the best to date theory of the swamps functionality with hydrology, without further discussion or study, and raises knowledge gaps etc.
It goes through values and threats to the wetland, in planning context as well (there are some planning changes happening as part of the report), and is well worth a read to widen knowledge of the largest wetland on the Peninsula.
In all, 64% of the original swamp remains, considerably more than the other major swamps in the region: the Kooweerup Swamp (<1%), Carrum Swamp (<5%) and the closest, Kangerong Swamp (<5%).
It's almost hard to fathom how this wetland had become lost on maps not existing on them only 8 years ago.
We thank everyone whom is supporting and caring for our wetlands.
See agenda item 2.1
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/meetings-amp-minutes/2019/agendas-2019/planning-services-meeting-agenda-18-february-2019.pdf
Report is here in the attachments as attachment 1 item 2.1
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/meetings-amp-minutes/2019/attachments-2019/planning-services-meeting-attachment-book-18-february-2019.pdf
There are a number of recommendations within the report.
A new ESO should be applied to the current Wetland extent and proposed buffer zone (Attachment 5). This new overlay will consolidate and rationalise the content currently contained in ESO14, ESO18, ESO19 and ESO30 by:
o Deleting ESO30 completely; and
o Deleting those parts of ESO14, ESO18 and ESO19 that overlap with the new ESO (Attachment 6).
Consider a further review of any ‘unrelated’ provisions in ESO14 and ESO19 to determine whether another rationale (e.g. visual landscape values) exists for retaining such controls. If yes, review their mapping regarding their objectives and consider other overlay controls, e.g. the Significant Landscape Overlay.
List the Wetland Extent Report as a Background document in clause 72.08 of the Planning Scheme.
In consultation with the relevant Catchment Management Authority and other community-based organisations such as Landcare, develop specific management guidelines for the poa grasslands that seek to:
o Avoid and discourage grazing; and
o Encourage appropriate revegetation and rehabilitation in these locations.
Address the threat relating to the importation of geological and biological materials through good environmental management guidance which could be included as a permit condition if a permit is required. Otherwise, such guidance should be prepared in consultation with Melbourne Water, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and any local land managers to provide advice on best practice techniques for landowners.
It goes through values and threats to the wetland, in planning context as well, and is well worth a read. the years to human intervention it is calculated to be 319 hectares in its current extent..to seek community feedback for at least six weeks. a reference that can be used in future developments.
2019 January 28th -
Some very exciting news for you.
Mornington Peninsula Shire is making some moves to better protect wetlands on the Mornington Peninsula with seeking to place Conservation Covenants for Warringine Park, in Bittern and the recent section of the Tootgarook Swamp it acquired at 92 Elizabeth Avenue, Capel Sound.
See item 3.2 https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/meetings-amp-minutes/2019/agendas-2019/council-meeting-agenda-29-january-2019.pdf
Entering into conservation covenants for these reserves enables Council to demonstrate its commitment to conservation of biodiversity and landscape values and protecting these important natural assets by placing permanent legal protection on these properties. Conservation covenants will enable Council to potentially access significant native vegetation offset funding. Trust for Nature is working with the Mornington Peninsula Shire to help promote the protection of biodiversity on public and private land and will be covering the costs associated with applying a new covenant.
Significantly the covenanting of 92 Elizabeth Ave joins other Conservation covenants within the Tootgarook Swamp being the private covenant at Boneo Park and 191A-191 Browns Road, Boneo.
The Shire was also been undertaking some important other tasks within the Swamp in which Save Tootgarook Swamp members have provided some assistance on;
-the delineation of the Tootgarook Wetland system.
-mapping of potential EPBC listed vegetation communities.
We hope to provide the updates on these reports as they get completed.
2018 November 29th -
We would encourage
Not only is Trust for Nature is delighted at the MP Councils move to permanently protect 2 of the most important sites on the Mornington Peninsula with Trust for Nature covenants so are we in the protection of Wetlands on the Mornington Peninsula.
Mornington Peninsula Shire owns portions of Warringine Park and the whole of 92 Elizabeth Ave, Capel Sound (the latter is part of Tootgarook Swamp).
These efforts by the council means that over 130 hectares of some of the Peninsula’s most engendered species and communities will be protected forever.
The 92 Elizabeth Ave site significantly adds to the adjoining covenanted sections of the Tootgarook Swamp namely the Shires Tootgarook Swamp Bushland reserve at Browns road and the extremely significant Boneo Park covenant of the McNaughts.
Species such as the Australasian Bittern, Swamp Skink, White-footed Dunnart, Lewins Rail and Leafy Twig-sedge at these sites are now protected forever.
In addition to these species wetlands of both Tootgarook and Westernport Bay will be protected and buffered from future climate impacts. The Mornington Peninsula Shire has been leading the way in conservation actions by permanently preserving some of the Peninsulas most unique and diverse habitats and has indicated they plan to complete more efforts to ensure a healthy and sustainable Mornington Peninsula.
This is a great outcome for conservation.
“This has been a combined effort from Council, Trust for Nature and our dedicated community groups including members of the former Warringine Park committee of management; Save Tootgarook community group and the Westernport Protection Council (WPPC) who have contributed significant work lobbying to establish Warringine Park”, Cr Gill concluded.
Trust for Nature has received funding from the Limb Foundation through the Bays and Islands project and the State Government to be able to place the covenants on title. TFN are looking for more private landholders who have conservation values are interested in protecting their properties in perpetuity, the MP Shire Council has set a great example for people to get involved. If anyone is interested please contact Ben Cullen from Trust for Nature on benc@tfn.org.au or 0407044821.
https://www.trustfornature.org.au/news/2019/council-secures-legal-protection
2019 April 3rd -
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland is closing it's feedback on Friday. Our submission has been finalised and sent off to Mornington Peninsula Shire, we have provided a fairly detailed submission (66 pages) which could have been further expanded upon due to the complexity of the Tootgarook Swamp and the time frames involved.
save_tootgarook_swamp_submission_to_the_extent_of_tootgarook_wetland.pdf
2019 February 25th -
Save Tootgarook Swamp has submitted its submission to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Biodiversity Conservation Plan you can read it here.
2019 February 20th -
The community has been invited to share their feedback on the Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) there is also a community drop-in session on Wednesday 20 March 2019 that can be attended.
In May 2018, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council adopted the Tootgarook Wetland Management Plan 2018 seeking to prevent further degradation of the Wetland, promote its values, recognise its role in the Catchment and broader Port Phillip area, and define the key risks to its values.
As part of this Plan, one of the high priorities was to review the extent of the Wetland, identify a buffer zone to the reviewed Wetland extent and develop a management strategy.
The aim of the management strategy is to review the existing planning scheme provisions affecting the Wetland, make recommendations to improve and strengthen the Environmental Significance Overlays, and prepare guidelines for the nominated buffer zone.
The management strategy and resultant planning scheme provisions would provide clearer directions for landowners and developers, as well as encourage better protection of the Wetland’s ecological values.
The Council engaged ecological experts, Biosis Pty Ltd, to review the extent of the Wetland and prepare a management strategy.
TOOTGAROOK SWAMP
Tootgarook Swamp is the largest groundwater-dependent ecosystem and freshwater marsh in the region.
The Wetland contains significant environmental and cultural values and is home to more than 240 indigenous plant species. It also holds a variety of fauna that includes internationally significant birdlife.
Tootgarook Wetland provides significant conservation, social and amenity benefits for the Mornington Peninsula and the broader community.
Download
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Main Body(PDF, 3MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-main-body.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix A – Proposed ESO(PDF, 108KB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-a-proposed-eso.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 1(PDF, 6MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-1.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 2.1(PDF, 6MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-2.1.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 2.2(PDF, 7MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-2.2.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 3(PDF, 2MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-3.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 4(PDF, 22MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-4.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 5(PDF, 2MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-5.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 6(PDF, 23MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-6.pdf
Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula (Draft Report) – Appendix B – Map 7(PDF, 2MB)
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/have-your-say/defining-the-extent-of-tootgarook-wetland/extent-of-tootgarook-wetland-mornington-peninsula-draft-report-appendix-b-map-7.pdf
Have your say:
Community consultation is currently open until 5pm Friday, 5 April 2019.
Community Drop-In Sessions:
Wednesday, 20 March 2019, Tootgarook Community Hall, 30 Barry Street, Tootgarook VIC 3941
10am - 12pm (a 15-minute presentation will commence at 10:30am)
2pm - 4pm (a 15-minute presentation will commence at 2:30pm)
6pm - 8pm (a 15-minute presentation will commence at 6:30pm)
You can also submit an online submission through the following URL.
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Have-your-say/Have-Your-Say-Defining-the-Extent-of-Tootgarook-Wetland
Email: Email your submission to: haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au with the subject line ‘Draft Report: Defining the Extent of Tootgarook Wetland’.
Post:
Attention: Strategic Planning Projects, Re: Draft Report: Defining the Extent of Tootgarook Wetland, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, Victoria, 3939
In person: Surveys are also available to complete in hard copy at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.
2019 February 16th -
Some more exciting wetland news.
The Shire have received their draft report for Defining the Extent of Tootgarook Swamp, at the coming council meeting on February 18 the council will be resolving to place it on public exhibition to seek community feedback for at least six weeks.
The report is the most accurate boundary of the swamp created to date, even though some has been lost over the years to human interference it is calculated to be 319 hectares in its current extent.
The report also goes on to give what is the best to date theory of the swamps functionality with hydrology, without further discussion or study, and raises knowledge gaps etc.
It goes through values and threats to the wetland, in planning context as well (there are some planning changes happening as part of the report), and is well worth a read to widen knowledge of the largest wetland on the Peninsula.
In all, 64% of the original swamp remains, considerably more than the other major swamps in the region: the Kooweerup Swamp (<1%), Carrum Swamp (<5%) and the closest, Kangerong Swamp (<5%).
It's almost hard to fathom how this wetland had become lost on maps not existing on them only 8 years ago.
We thank everyone whom is supporting and caring for our wetlands.
See agenda item 2.1
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/meetings-amp-minutes/2019/agendas-2019/planning-services-meeting-agenda-18-february-2019.pdf
Report is here in the attachments as attachment 1 item 2.1
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/meetings-amp-minutes/2019/attachments-2019/planning-services-meeting-attachment-book-18-february-2019.pdf
There are a number of recommendations within the report.
A new ESO should be applied to the current Wetland extent and proposed buffer zone (Attachment 5). This new overlay will consolidate and rationalise the content currently contained in ESO14, ESO18, ESO19 and ESO30 by:
o Deleting ESO30 completely; and
o Deleting those parts of ESO14, ESO18 and ESO19 that overlap with the new ESO (Attachment 6).
Consider a further review of any ‘unrelated’ provisions in ESO14 and ESO19 to determine whether another rationale (e.g. visual landscape values) exists for retaining such controls. If yes, review their mapping regarding their objectives and consider other overlay controls, e.g. the Significant Landscape Overlay.
List the Wetland Extent Report as a Background document in clause 72.08 of the Planning Scheme.
In consultation with the relevant Catchment Management Authority and other community-based organisations such as Landcare, develop specific management guidelines for the poa grasslands that seek to:
o Avoid and discourage grazing; and
o Encourage appropriate revegetation and rehabilitation in these locations.
Address the threat relating to the importation of geological and biological materials through good environmental management guidance which could be included as a permit condition if a permit is required. Otherwise, such guidance should be prepared in consultation with Melbourne Water, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and any local land managers to provide advice on best practice techniques for landowners.
It goes through values and threats to the wetland, in planning context as well, and is well worth a read. the years to human intervention it is calculated to be 319 hectares in its current extent..to seek community feedback for at least six weeks. a reference that can be used in future developments.
2019 January 28th -
Some very exciting news for you.
Mornington Peninsula Shire is making some moves to better protect wetlands on the Mornington Peninsula with seeking to place Conservation Covenants for Warringine Park, in Bittern and the recent section of the Tootgarook Swamp it acquired at 92 Elizabeth Avenue, Capel Sound.
See item 3.2 https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/new-website-documents/about-us/meetings-amp-minutes/2019/agendas-2019/council-meeting-agenda-29-january-2019.pdf
Entering into conservation covenants for these reserves enables Council to demonstrate its commitment to conservation of biodiversity and landscape values and protecting these important natural assets by placing permanent legal protection on these properties. Conservation covenants will enable Council to potentially access significant native vegetation offset funding. Trust for Nature is working with the Mornington Peninsula Shire to help promote the protection of biodiversity on public and private land and will be covering the costs associated with applying a new covenant.
Significantly the covenanting of 92 Elizabeth Ave joins other Conservation covenants within the Tootgarook Swamp being the private covenant at Boneo Park and 191A-191 Browns Road, Boneo.
The Shire was also been undertaking some important other tasks within the Swamp in which Save Tootgarook Swamp members have provided some assistance on;
-the delineation of the Tootgarook Wetland system.
-mapping of potential EPBC listed vegetation communities.
We hope to provide the updates on these reports as they get completed.
2018 November 29th -
We would encourage