Clean Up Paddle and Clean Up Walk, Lake Benalla March 3rd 2019
Lake Benalla and the surrounding waterways are inhabited by many native animals including fish, platypus, rakali (water rat) and three species of fresh water turtles (Eastern Snake-necked Turtle, Broad-shelled Turtle and Murray River Turtle).
Many fresh water turtle species, including these three species, are in decline due to habitat degradation, pollution of our waterways and reduced water quality.
Turtles Australia Inc. and the Benalla Rural City Council are partners in a clean-up paddle and a clean-up walk for turtles. The clean up will also benefit other aquatic animals that inhabit the Benalla Lake.
Location: Lake Benalla Foreshore, meet at the BBQ area near the Benalla Library
Time: 8am sharp-10am. Participants are required to register for the event on the day or via the CUA Day website.
What to bring/wear: gloves, sun protection (hat, suitable clothing), enclosed shoes, water bottle, snacks, family and friends. To particiapte in the clean up paddle, you will need to bring your own canoe/kayak and safety vest.
Date and time
Sunday 03rd March 08:00 - 10:00Location
The Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Learning Centre (Benalla Library), 2 Fawckner Dr, BenallaCouncil: Benalla Rural City Council
Site Type: River/Creek
Event Info
Meeting Point: Meet near the Benalla Library, on the foreshore of Lake Benalla near the BBQ. area. There will be a registration table.
Site Supervisor: Helen Repacholi
My Updates
Eastern Long Neck Turtle
Wednesday 16th Jan
This is one of the three speices of freshwater turtles found in the Benalla Lake. Nesting time is from October to January.
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