Group name:
Runaway Bay BeachCare
Size of group:
Average participants 10
Location:
Constance Esplanade, Runaway Bay
Description of area:
The foredunes at Runaway Bay are low and narrow, directly in front of a car park and residential properties and adjacent to a boat access ramp. The dune suffers from boat wake induced erosion, trampling, weed encroachment, intentional damage to trees and it also acts as a litter catchment. The numerous low-lying native species and weeding efforts are clearly direct results of community involvement through the GCCM BeachCare Program.
Objectives:
The community group aims to maintain their foredunes and prevent erosion from wind surges and boat/wave breaks. To achieve this they also increase the biodiversity assets of the local area and local amenity.
History:
After council initiated community engagement in Runaway Bay, there was strong community support to start a community dune care group on Constance Esplanade in 2006. BeachCare took a proactive response and facilitated a community group which runs quarterly each year.
Any other information:
Everyone is always welcome to come along to BeachCare community days; no experience necessary, all ages and fitness, bring along a hat, wear sunscreen, all equipment and refreshments are supplied.
When are we on the dunes:
Saturday 24th July from 9am-11am
Saturday 18th September from 9am-11am
Contact Details:
| Primary contact person | |
|---|---|
| Name | Naomi Edwards |
| Phone Number | (07) 5552 8823 |
| Mobile | 0414 762 374 |
| n.edwards@griffith.edu.au | |
| Secondary contact person | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sally Kirkpatrick |
| Phone Number | (07) 5552 8393 |
| s.kirkpatrick@griffith.edu.au | |
| Website address |
|---|
| www.griffith.edu.au/coastal-management |