Enhancing Farm Dams Workshop

Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups Inc.

Learn about why your farm dam is important and how you can maximise production, water efficiency and biodiversity of these important areas.

Schmidt Lane

Please join Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups and landholders Mark &amp; Jacqui Schmidt with special guests from the Australian National University Sustainable Farms team, Agriculture Victoria and Gallagher for a workshop on the benefits and best practice management of farm dams. Speakers will discuss: <ul><li>Ecologist David Smith from ANU Sustainable Farms will discuss the latest scientific research on the multiple benefits of enhancing farm dams including improving water quality and drought resilience, supporting biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions.</li><li>Kerri Goschnick from Ag Vic will discuss practical management advice and show how you how to measure the capacity of your dam and understand how long your water will last.</li><li>G﻿raeme Mulligan from Gallagher will discuss flexible fencing options and landholders Mark and Jacqui will share first-hand hand experiences around farm dam management. </li></ul>T﻿his workshop will be a field-based event. Attendees are required to wear sturdy shoes, bring a hat and water bottle.P﻿lease ensure shoes and vehicles are clean and free of dirt and weed seeds. We will have a biosecurity foot wash on site for which all attendees to dip their shoes in before entering the property.T﻿he event is funded via the North East Catchment Management Authority through the Victorian Landcare Grants program.

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