Enhancing Farm Dams Field Day
Join us for a field day at Wilandra Farms in Clydebank to learn about the science and benefits of enhancing farm dams.
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is excited to bring experts from Australian National University’s Sustainable Farms initiative to our region.
Ecologists Amber Croft and Angelina Siegrist will share their research on the benefits of enhancing farm dams for water quality, water security and biodiversity.
The field day will include:
- Visiting a fenced dam on the property of Wilco Droppert and Sandra Jefford to hear about the enhancement work they have done
- The latest scientific research on the benefits of enhancing dams for biodiversity, water quality and water security
- Practical advice on ways to enhance farm dams.
This informative, practical field day is for farmers and landholders interested in making their dams resilient in a changing climate.
This is a free event, but registration is essential.
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Time: 10.00am – 1.30pm
Location: Wilandra Farms, Punt Lane, Clydebank Vic 3851
Cost: Free (lunch provided)
If you have any questions about this event please contact Sam Shannon at sams@wgcma.vic.gov.au or 0409 944 114.
This event is part of our Climate Smart Farming program, supporting Gippsland farmers to adopt sustainable agriculture practices that benefit farming, the environment and the bottom line.
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This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
