Nature-based Solutions Showcase, Ouse River

The Flood Resilience and Recovery Project is entering its final phase, with Nature‑based Solutions (NbS) now installed across three regions.

The showcase will highlight completed works on the Mersey and Inglis Rivers, where large timber revetments, stock‑exclusion fencing and riparian revegetation have been implemented, alongside innovative willow‑control treatments trialed on the Ouse River.

Julian Martin (Geomorphe) will outline how NbS strengthen landscape resilience, helping farmers reduce flood impacts and support recovery after major events. Jesse Webster (NRM North) will present key learnings from the evaluation of the 2016 flood‑recovery program, and each regional NRM organisation will provide local project context. The Derwent Catchment Project will also attend the Ouse site. Participating landholders will share insights into their involvement, including the practical benefits and challenges experienced on‑ground.

Ouse River, Thursday 1 October

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Grace Nicholas Park, Lyell Hwy, Ouse.

Event attendees will meet at Grace Nicholas Park to discuss willow removal and restoration activities at the site, before travelling in convoy to a nearby landholder's property to discuss more complex challenges faced. The group will return to Grace Nicholas Park to conclude.

Lunch provided, registrations essential.

_____

This project is being delivered in collaboration with NRM Regions Australia with the support of the Minderoo Foundation.