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TIDE TO TIP  - WATERWAY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION & SAFETY VIDEO 

Before commencing your clean-up, please: 
  1. ​Watch the introduction & safety video below 
  2. Read the safety sheet provided in the clean-up pack 
  3. Sign-on as a volunteer 
  4. Consider local conditions & risks, and discuss these with your clean-up coordinator 
  5. Agree on areas to target, how you'll be splitting your resources and how long you'll be out
  6. Remember to sign-off when you finish up! 

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 0488656366 or email Andy@oceanwatch.org.au. 

Scheduled Tide to Tip clean-ups 2021 
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(click on a waterway for more information)
Wonboyn Lake (NSW) 
Date
Friday 26th February 2021
Time
8:30am
Clean-up sites
To be confirmed on day of the cleanup
Meeting location
Boat ramp
Other groups involved
None
Coordinator name
Kel Henry / Rebecca Hamilton
Contact coordinator
ems.scwo@gmail.com / 0413859120
Any other details
Rubbish to be placed in skip bin at boat ramp following clean-up activity
PAMBULA LAKE (NSW)
Date
Friday 19th February 2021
Time
10:00am, please check with coordinator
Clean-up sites
Pambula Lake foreshore
Meeting location
Shed depot site
Other groups involved
No
Coordinator name
Rebecca Hamilton
Contact coordinator
ems.scwo@gmail.com / 0413859120
Any other details
Rubbish disposal TBC
MERIMBULA LAKE (NSW)
Date
Wednesday 17th February 2021
Time
4pm
Clean-up sites
​Boardwalk and Merimbula Lake foreshore
Meeting location
Fisheries office (start of the boardwalk)
Other groups involved
?
Coordinator name
Rebecca Hamilton
Contact coordinator
ems.scwo@gmail.com / 0413859120
Any other details
Rubbish disposal TBC
Nelsons Lagoon (NSW)
Oyster farmers from Nelsons Lagoon will be assisting with the clean-up in Wapengo Lake
Wapengo Lake (NSW)
Date
Wednesday 17th February 2021
Time
TBC - please check with coordinator
Clean-up sites
Wapengo Lake foreshore, focusing on N & NW areas near Wapengo Creek
Meeting location
Oyster Sheds
Other groups involved
TBC
Coordinator name
Rebecca Hamilton
Contact coordinator
bechamilton78@gmail.com / 0413859120
Any other details
Rubbish disposal TBC
Wagonga Inlet (NSW)
Date
Wednesday 17th February 2021​
Time
10am
Clean-up sites
​Wagonga Inlet foreshore, focusing on Fosters Bay
Meeting location
Oyster sheds in Barlows Bay
Other groups involved
No
Coordinator name
Linda Fernihough
Contact coordinator
lindafern@tpg.com.au / 0405783322
Any other details
Farmers need to transport to Brou Waste Facility (1 Brou Lake Road, Dalmeny).  Council has advised of free waste disposal, however will not accept oyster gear. ​
Tuross Lakes (NSW)
Date
Monday 22nd February 2021
Time
9:00 am
Clean-up sites
To be confirmed on day of clean-up
Meeting location
Glenn Jones' shed
Other groups involved
No
Coordinator name
Craig Lavis
Contact coordinator
craig@horseisland.com.au / 0439575518
Any other details
Farmers need to transport to Brou Waste Facility (1 Brou Lake Road, Dalmeny).  Council has advised of free waste disposal, however will not accept oyster gear. ​
Clyde River (NSW)
Date
Friday 19th February 2021
Time
1pm
Clean-up sites
Clyde River foreshore, focusing on Mcleods Creek
Meeting location
In front of Jim & John's Shed (Batemans Bay Oysters)
Other groups involved
No
Coordinator name
Jim Yiannaros
Contact coordinator
bboyster@bigpond.net.au / 0410569161
Any other details
Council collecting from the end of Lattas Point Road. No oyster gear will be accepted.
LAKe conjola (NSW)
Oyster farmers from Lake Conjola will be assisting with the clean-up in the Clyde River
jervis bay (NSW)
Date
Friday 26th February 2021
Time
11:00am, please check with coordinator
Clean-up sites
To be confirmed on the day of the clean-up
Meeting location
South Coast Mariculture
Other groups involved
To be confirmed
Coordinator name
Hika Rountree
Contact coordinator
hika@southcoastmariculture.com.au / 0419242604  
Any other details
WIll dispose of own rubbish
SHOALHAVEN RIVER (NSW)
Date
Wed. 24th February 2021
Time
2pm
Clean-up sites
Shoalhaven and Crookhaven Rivers, Curleys Bay, Comerong Bay
Meeting location
Sally's Shed (Jim Wilds Oysters)
Other groups involved
To be confirmed
Coordinator name
Sally Maclean
Contact coordinator
jimwildsoysters@bigpond.com / 0410504702
Any other details
Two skip bins requested
george's river (NSW)
Date
Tuesday 16th February 2021
Time
10am
Clean-up sites
Woolooware Bay (Towra Point Foreshore)
Meeting location
Jetty at Sans Souci Park
Other groups involved
NPWS, Sydney Fish Market, International Convention Centre & OceanWatch Australia
Coordinator name
Bob Hill
Contact coordinator
0402442002 / roberthill@live.com.au
Any other details
rubbish to be left at Kogarth Bay Sailing Club
hawkesbury river (NSW)
Date
​Fri. 12th February 2021
Time
8:00 am
Clean-up sites
Hawkesbury River foreshore
Meeting location
Denis' Block
Other groups involved
Clean 4Shore, Hornsby Shire Council, Central Coast Council
Coordinator name
Bruce Alford & Ana Rubio
Contact coordinator
0414791468 / alford_bruce@yahoo.com.au
Any other details
Hornsby Shire Council (Ana Rubio) arranging waste collection. 
brisbane water (NSW)
Date
Friday 26th February 2021
Time
9am
Clean-up sites
To be confirmed - likely Pelican Island
Meeting location
Lions Park Boat Ramp, Woy Woy
Other groups involved
Clean4Shore, Central Coast Council, OceanWatch Australia
Coordinator name
Steve Williamson
Contact coordinator
steve_williamson74@hotmail.com / 0405390024
Any other details
Council arranging for waste collection from Lions Park boat ramp at end of clean-up 
port stephens (NSW)
Date
​Wednesday 17th February 2021
Time
9:30am
Clean-up sites
North Arm Cove, Bundabah, Salamander Bay
Meeting location
Joe Redman Reserve
Other groups involved
DPI, Hunter LLS, OceanWatch
Coordinator name
Mark Salm
Contact coordinator
​Mark 0418989300 / mark.salm@hotmail.com
Any other details
Council arranging skip bin to be located at Joe Redman Reserve for waste disposal
wallis lake (NSW)
Date
Friday 26th February 2021
Time
11am
Clean-up sites
Wallis Lake Foreshore (TBC)
Meeting location
Point Road, Tuncurry - Loading wharf
Other groups involved
Hunter LLS
Coordinator name
Brad Verdich
Contact coordinator
Brad 0400194607 / bradverdich@gmail.com
Any other details
Details of waste disposal TBC
manning river (NSW)
Date
Saturday 27th February 2021
Time
8am
Clean-up sites
To be confirmed on the day
Meeting location
Manning Point Boat Ramp
Other groups involved
OzFish Unlimited, Hunter Local Land Services
Coordinator name
Abbey Henry
Contact coordinator
abbeyhenry@icloud.com / 0458539467
Any other details
Rubbish disposal to be confirmed
camden haven (NSW)
Date
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Time
9:00am
Clean-up sites
Gogley's Bay, Henley's Point
Meeting location
Marine Rescue
Other groups involved
None
Coordinator name
Brett Harper
Contact coordinator
brett_harper@outlook.com / 0417134591
Any other details
Rubbish to be left at Sea Rescue for council collection
hastings river (NSW)
Date
Wednesday 17th February 2021 
Time
12pm
Clean-up sites
To be confirmed on the day
Meeting location
Sandfly Alley oyster sheds
Other groups involved
None
Coordinator name
Paul Wilson
Contact coordinator
​portoysters@bigpond.com / 0414243624
Any other details
Waste to be left at bins at Westport boat ramp
MACLEAY RIVER (NSW)
Date
Monday 22nd February 2021
Time
12:30pm
Clean-up sites
New Entrance Harvest Area
Meeting location
New Entrance boat ramp
Other groups involved
None
Coordinator name
Todd Graham
Contact coordinator
toddgraham1@bigpond.com / 0431353717
Any other details
Waste collection TBC​
nambucca river (NSW)
Date
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Time
12pm
Clean-up sites
Foreshore, focusing on harvest areas
Meeting location
Gumma oyster sheds
Other groups involved
None
Coordinator name
James Ford
Contact coordinator
James_ford22@hotmail.com / 0423232627
Any other details
Waste collection to be confirmed
tweed river (NSW)
Date
Monday 22nd February 2021
Time
9am
Clean-up sites
Terranora
Meeting location
Birds Bay Oyster Shed
Other groups involved
Catch-a-crab
Coordinator name
Matt Eyre
Contact coordinator
0417708049 / matt@catchacrab.com.au
Any other details
Waste disposal to be confirmed
moreton bay (QLD)
Date
Thursday 18th February 2021
Time
8:00am
Clean-up sites
Western shoreline of North Stradbroke Island, moving south from Amity Point
Meeting location
Amity Point boat ramp
Other groups involved
To be confirmed
Coordinator name
Tim Prowse
Contact coordinator
timprowse88@gmail.com / 0407634552
Any other details
Skip bin provided by Redland City Council to be located at boat ramp, collection Friday 19th. 
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.
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Contact

Andy Myers
E: Andy@oceanwatch.org.au
T: (02) 9660 2262
M: 0488 656 366

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