NUMINBAH VALLEY
Riparian Restoration for Crayfish ProtectionNuminbah Valley is home to several threatened freshwater crayfish species, including Euastacus sulcatus, E. maidae, E. binzayedi and E. valentulus.
These unique creatures depend on healthy, stable freshwater habitats, and safeguarding those environments is essential to their survival.
To support these vulnerable species, Watergum led a riparian restoration project along the Nerang River in Numinbah Valley with support from on-ground contractor, NV Environmental.
The project focused on improving habitat quality through:
- Wildlife-friendly stock-exclusion fencing to keep cattle out of the river and reduce bank disturbance
- Planting 1,550 native plants to stabilise the riverbank and enhance natural habitat.
The project site spanned a dedicated Land for Wildlife property featuring 915 metres of river frontage and a 3.5-hectare active landslip that has been shifting for over a decade. By reducing sediment loss and improving water quality, these works will create safer, more resilient habitat for native wildlife.
This project builds on the Seqwater-funded Nerang River Catchment Source Protection Program, allowing Watergum to extend and amplify the positive environmental outcomes already underway. Together, these efforts help protect threatened crayfish species, strengthen river health, and support a thriving Numinbah Valley ecosystem.
Reach out to our team via [email protected] to understand more about the project.
This project received grant funding from the WIRES Wildlife Rescue
