Tide to Tip 2023
Now running in its fourth consecutive year, Tide to Tip sees oysters farmers from across NSW and interstate work together with local community groups to clean-up their estuary and foreshore, removing tonnes of marine litter every year. We have commenced planning for this year's events and have around 17 estuaries confirmed so far. Thank you to all the local coordinators who make this event possible and everyone who gives up their day to collect rubbish and keep our estuaries litter-free! You can still sign-up as a coordinator here.
Tweed River: Thursday, 16th February, 9am
Nambucca River: Wednesday, 15th February, 9am
Macleay River: Thursday 16th February, 9am
Hastings River: Saturday 18th February, 10am
Camden Haven: Tuesday 14th February, 9am
Manning River: Saturday, 18th February, 7:30am
Wallis Lake: Friday 17th February, 9am
Port Stephens: Tuesday 21st February, 10am
Brisbane Water: Tuesday 14th February, 8:15am
Hawkesbury River: Wednesday 22nd February, 8:30am
George's River: Tuesday, 7th February, 9am
Shoalhaven River: Monday, 20th February, 12 noon
Jervis Bay: Friday, 24th February
Clyde River: Wednesday, 22nd February, 10:30am
Tuross Lake: Monday, 13th February, 9am
Wagonga Inlet: Wednesday, 22nd February, 10am
Merimbula Lake: TBC
Pambula Lake: Thursday, 16th February, 2pm
Nelsons Lagoon: Friday 24th February
Wonboyn Lake: Friday 24th February, 9am
Moreton Bay, QLD: Sunday, 26th February, 9am
Albany, WA: Friday 17th February, 9am
If you want to get involved, please email Laura@oceanwatch.org.au. OceanWatch can assist with the organisation of waste collection & disposal, provide rubbish bags, gloves etc.
Now running in its fourth consecutive year, Tide to Tip sees oysters farmers from across NSW and interstate work together with local community groups to clean-up their estuary and foreshore, removing tonnes of marine litter every year. We have commenced planning for this year's events and have around 17 estuaries confirmed so far. Thank you to all the local coordinators who make this event possible and everyone who gives up their day to collect rubbish and keep our estuaries litter-free! You can still sign-up as a coordinator here.
Tweed River: Thursday, 16th February, 9am
Nambucca River: Wednesday, 15th February, 9am
Macleay River: Thursday 16th February, 9am
Hastings River: Saturday 18th February, 10am
Camden Haven: Tuesday 14th February, 9am
Manning River: Saturday, 18th February, 7:30am
Wallis Lake: Friday 17th February, 9am
Port Stephens: Tuesday 21st February, 10am
Brisbane Water: Tuesday 14th February, 8:15am
Hawkesbury River: Wednesday 22nd February, 8:30am
George's River: Tuesday, 7th February, 9am
Shoalhaven River: Monday, 20th February, 12 noon
Jervis Bay: Friday, 24th February
Clyde River: Wednesday, 22nd February, 10:30am
Tuross Lake: Monday, 13th February, 9am
Wagonga Inlet: Wednesday, 22nd February, 10am
Merimbula Lake: TBC
Pambula Lake: Thursday, 16th February, 2pm
Nelsons Lagoon: Friday 24th February
Wonboyn Lake: Friday 24th February, 9am
Moreton Bay, QLD: Sunday, 26th February, 9am
Albany, WA: Friday 17th February, 9am
If you want to get involved, please email Laura@oceanwatch.org.au. OceanWatch can assist with the organisation of waste collection & disposal, provide rubbish bags, gloves etc.
TIDE TO TIP - WATERWAY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
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CLEAN-UP GALLERY
BACKGROUND
Oysters are often called the canary in the coal-mine for estuary health, however it is oyster farmers who are truly the eyes and ears of the waterway. Out on their punts every day, these watermen have an intimate knowledge of their local environment and are often the first to report water pollution events and upstream disturbances. With the health of the environment intimately linked with their future income, they also have a vested interest to maintain and improve estuary condition.
For many years oyster farmers have supported community groups to undertake waterway clean-ups, volunteering their equipment and knowledge for the public good. Recognising the capacity of the oyster industry to undertake estuary clean-ups, in 2019 OceanWatch put forward a proposal to mobilise as many farmers as possible to undertake clean-ups in the same fortnight. The response was overwhelming with 240 oyster farmers across 4 states committing to participate in its inaugural year.
The model for a clean-up is easy to replicate and farmers can decide locally what specific day & time would work. Working in partnership with Clean-Up Australia Day, OceanWatch assists with the organisation of waste collection & disposal, provide rubbish bags, gloves, assists with insurance etc.
The initiative, dubbed ‘Tide to Tip’, has also seen oyster farmers partner with commercial fishermen, recreational fishermen, indigenous groups, schools and community groups to add on-ground capacity to the clean-ups. These partnerships have also help oyster farmers to build relationships and social licence with their local community.
The more growing regions we can get on board the better – it becomes a much better story, and one that demonstrates the value that the oyster industry places on a healthy environment. If you’d like your estuary or embayment to get involved please let me know on 0456935998 or email Laura@oceanwatch.org.au.
For many years oyster farmers have supported community groups to undertake waterway clean-ups, volunteering their equipment and knowledge for the public good. Recognising the capacity of the oyster industry to undertake estuary clean-ups, in 2019 OceanWatch put forward a proposal to mobilise as many farmers as possible to undertake clean-ups in the same fortnight. The response was overwhelming with 240 oyster farmers across 4 states committing to participate in its inaugural year.
The model for a clean-up is easy to replicate and farmers can decide locally what specific day & time would work. Working in partnership with Clean-Up Australia Day, OceanWatch assists with the organisation of waste collection & disposal, provide rubbish bags, gloves, assists with insurance etc.
The initiative, dubbed ‘Tide to Tip’, has also seen oyster farmers partner with commercial fishermen, recreational fishermen, indigenous groups, schools and community groups to add on-ground capacity to the clean-ups. These partnerships have also help oyster farmers to build relationships and social licence with their local community.
The more growing regions we can get on board the better – it becomes a much better story, and one that demonstrates the value that the oyster industry places on a healthy environment. If you’d like your estuary or embayment to get involved please let me know on 0456935998 or email Laura@oceanwatch.org.au.
INTRODUCTION & SAFETY VIDEO
Before commencing your clean-up, please:
- Watch the introduction & safety video below
- Read the safety sheet provided in the clean-up pack
- Sign-on as a volunteer
- Consider local conditions & risks, and discuss these with your clean-up coordinator
- Agree on areas to target, how you'll be splitting your resources and how long you'll be out
- Remember to sign-off when you finish up!
Clean-ups in South Australia & Tasmania are coordinated through state industry associations. Please contact the South Australian Oyster Growers Association and Oysters Tasmania for details of clean-ups in these states.
A massive thank you to all participating farmers and community group volunteers. A big thank you also to all partners and funders of this initiative.
