The Yarram Yarram Landcare Network Coastal Saltmarsh Protection Project has protected 700ha of saltmarsh since 2009. Working with landowners to protect and enhance high priority areas of coastal vegetation, adjoining the Ramsar listed wetlands of Corner Inlet and Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park.
The long term goal to provide a continuous biolink to protect the Nooramunga wetlands and improve water quality is now becoming a reality. Strong partnerships have been forged with the local farming community which has enabled successful delivery and the continuation of future work.
The Yarram Yarram Landcare Network were the proud winners of a Victorian Coastal Council award in 2014 in the Natural Environment section for their contribution to the improvement of coastal and marine environment.