The CVCIA was founded in November 2008 by Sharon Lehman as a way to network people wanting to actually help out and be involved in local conservation projects. If you are not in the know, it can be difficult to work out who to talk to or how to make a difference locally, so the CVCIA puts people in touch with each other, as well as the relevant government department and contact person.
In 2009, the CIA became a Landcare group with the assistance of the wonderful people at Clarence Landcare. This has been a marriage made in heaven (at least for us!) and enabled the CVCIA to evolve into the active and exciting organisation it is now.
The CVCIA is currently involved in cane toad control, common myna control and shorebird monitoring in the Clarence Valley. Members are welcome to raise issues of concern and if we can actuvely help out, we will try. The emphasis is on actually doing something and involving the whole family, while trying to reduce the need for long, tedious meetings and unnecessary angst.
CVCIA landcare volunteers collecting cane toads at Yamba
We are non-political with a focus to on-ground actions. Check out our blog to see some great photos and stories of our cane toad hunting adventures. We have a great deal of fun and exercise, all while helping out the environment – what could be better!
So join up, come along, or just follow us to see what the CIA is up to next.
Cheers, Sharon Lehman
CVCIA Founder & Coordinator
Sharon Lehman shows off a large female cane toad captured in the Clarence Valley 2009.