National Recycling Week 9-15 November

National Recycling Week  runs next week from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November 2020!

Borden supporting recycling

Residents in the Borden area have been doing their bit to support recycling and the students at the Borden Primary School at the same time.

The Borden P and C is taking part in the Cash for Containers program, receiving and delivering certain items to Albany for recycling. The P and C has established a community drop-off point with the help of The Pub, Borden, at the Pub car park.

Already in about a five-week period, locals have dropped off enough items for recycling to almost fill four bulk containers. The bulk containers have been delivered to the Cash for Containers depot for the eligible bottles and drink cartons to be recycled, earning a 10c refund per container.

The Bluff Knoll Cafe is kindly donating funds from their recycling to the P and C.

The funds raised are going towards supporting the educational outcomes for all students at Borden Primary School.

To check whether specific items can be left at the community drop-off point, check the Eligible Containers page https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/how-it-works

NSPNR’s Freya Spencer interviewed on ABC Weekend Breakfast

 
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Our own Freya Spencer (above, left), an ABC Trailblazers winner for her involvement in the NSPNR Waterways Restoration project, was recently interviewed on South West and Great Southern Weekend Breakfast by ABC journalist Jacquie Lynch who wanted to know what it takes to take on a project of this scale. Freya explained that land clearing and grazing of riparian zones have led to sedimentation, nutrient overload and salinity that have degraded the Pallinup River. To protect the river, this project is focusing on tree planting, fencing to exclude stock, river monitoring and engaging cultural education. Freya said that it is a slow process, however NSPNR is making small changes; it is important and will make a big difference in the long term.

Sat 11 Jul 2020, 6:00am Total Duration: 1hr 45min Freya’s Interview: 18:44 to 23.50

FRRR and Sally Foundation support restoration of the Pallinup River

FRRR and Sally Foundation support restoration of the Pallinup River

NSPNR's project, Waterways Restoration- Connecting the Pallinup River, its People and Culture, has been granted funding by the FRRR Sally Foundation Trailblazer Development Fund.

NSPNR staff members Dimity McMorran and Freya Spencer attended the ABC Heywire Trailblazer Summit in February in Canberra to present the Waterways Restoration project to Members of Parliament, senators, and community leaders. Their presentation was very well received, and NSPNR will receive additional support from FRRR (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal) and the Sally Foundation that have collaborated with ABC Heywire to help communities to take action on the ideas generated by the young Australians who attended the Heywire Regional Youth Summit.

Heywire Trailblazers

Heywire Trailblazers

On behalf of our organisation, staff members Dimity McMorran and Freya Spencer headed over to Canberra last week to present our Pallinup River Restoration Project to parliament as part of the ABC 2020 Heywire Trailblazer Competition.

ABC Heywire proudly recognised 18 emerging leaders from across the country who are each fighting the fight as winners of the 2020 Trailblazers competition.

Spring 2019 Newsletter Out Now

Spring 2019 Newsletter Out Now

Welcome to our spring newsletter. I commented in our last newsletter that even though we were having a tough start you never know what will happen, and as you look around now our district looks a picture.

Early frosts may have had an effect on some crops, but recent rainfall has put most in a great position coming into spring and I trust you enjoy the benefits of your hard labour.

Spring is a great time of year and there is always a lot on offer to improve your knowledge and skills, so I hope you keep in mind the opportunities NSPNR offers to add value to your business.

Autumn 2019 Newsletter Out Now

Autumn 2019 Newsletter Out Now

Welcome to our latest newsletter. Thankfully as I write we have received some rain to give the sown crops a chance to get a start and stimulate green feed again. As is common, there is a lot of variety throughout our region, but I hope we all receive that good opening rain soon.

Even though there has been a lot of dry seeding, it has been pleasing to see landholders mindful of protecting our precious land resources and choosing stable paddocks until opening rains arrive. Don’t let the ball drop because one big wind event can devastate dry and fragile soil, and many are not out of the woods yet.

Summer 2019 Newsletter Out Now

Summer 2019 Newsletter Out Now

Welcome to our latest newsletter. I trust you have had a great break since harvest and are looking forward to the challenges of 2019.   
 
NSPNR will be facing challenges in the coming year, just like we are in our farming enterprises, but we are thankful for the wonderful work our staff has been doing, hectic at times with the new funding arrangements, but we look forward to facing the challenges ahead with them.