In recognition of some of our volunteers who have passed away.
Any contribution in writing an article on an individual for this webpage would be most welcomed.
Peter Walsh
Peter Walsh was one of Shoalhaven’s longest continual links with retailing in the Nowra CBD.
Peter was also a strong supporter of Shoalhaven Riverwatch and joined Riverwatch as a member in 1998.
Peter had a great understanding of the importance of the Shoalhaven River to the Shoalhaven Community and often related stories about his experiences.
He regularly attended meetings and made considerable contributions to the direction of Riverwatch.
Peter passed away in 2016 at the age of 93.
Peter was also a strong supporter of Shoalhaven Riverwatch and joined Riverwatch as a member in 1998.
Peter had a great understanding of the importance of the Shoalhaven River to the Shoalhaven Community and often related stories about his experiences.
He regularly attended meetings and made considerable contributions to the direction of Riverwatch.
Peter passed away in 2016 at the age of 93.
Alan Voysey
Alan Voysey was the Chair of the Shoalhaven Heads Dunecare Group. Alan was also a long time member of Shoalhaven Riverwatch as well as being a member on Shoalhaven City Council's Shoalhaven Flood Plain Management Committee. Alan was also a founding member of the Shoalhaven Total Catchment Management Landcare Committee, which preceded Shoalhaven Landcare.
For nearly 20 years, Alan, together with the Dunecare Group, had worked tirelessly to protect the dunes at Shoalhaven Heads and have won many awards for their efforts as founding members of the Shoalhaven Heads Dunecare group.
The Dunecare Group won the NSW Landcare Award in the Community Landcare Group category in 1991.
Alan was featured on the cover of the local Shoalhaven Telephone book for his work at Shoalhaven Heads.
Alan was awarded an OAM posthumously in 2003 for his services to the Shoalhaven Heads Community.
Alan passed away in 2002 and a park seat commemorates Gary Jones and Alan Voysey who were foundation members of the Shoalhaven Heads R.S.L. Club.
For nearly 20 years, Alan, together with the Dunecare Group, had worked tirelessly to protect the dunes at Shoalhaven Heads and have won many awards for their efforts as founding members of the Shoalhaven Heads Dunecare group.
The Dunecare Group won the NSW Landcare Award in the Community Landcare Group category in 1991.
Alan was featured on the cover of the local Shoalhaven Telephone book for his work at Shoalhaven Heads.
Alan was awarded an OAM posthumously in 2003 for his services to the Shoalhaven Heads Community.
Alan passed away in 2002 and a park seat commemorates Gary Jones and Alan Voysey who were foundation members of the Shoalhaven Heads R.S.L. Club.
Carolyn and Mal Whan
Carolyn and Mal Whan passed away in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Milton Rural Landcare would not be where it is today without the hard work of Mal and Carolyn Whan. They, with a handful of likeminded enthusiasts, created the Milton Rural Landcare nursery and it stands as a tribute to their passion and hard work.
Shoalhaven Landcare and the Milton Rural Landcare will continue to miss them.
Milton Rural Landcare would not be where it is today without the hard work of Mal and Carolyn Whan. They, with a handful of likeminded enthusiasts, created the Milton Rural Landcare nursery and it stands as a tribute to their passion and hard work.
Shoalhaven Landcare and the Milton Rural Landcare will continue to miss them.
Jim Wallace
Jim Wallace died on 17 March 2015.
Jim was a leader in environmental education and a person who had many ideas advanced for their time.
Many members of the Shoalhaven Landcare Association had a long association with Jim on a range of projects and committees.
This tribute is a summary of the various projects and committees that Jim was involved in over 30 years.
Summary of his volunteer work:
· Re-introduction of traditional indigenous Australian weaving to the south coast;
· Production of a Riverwatch CD_ROM on the Lower Shoalhaven River detailing the local geology, geography, flora and fauna, industry and Aboriginal and European heritage and the role of Landcare in repairing environmental damage;
· Establishment of a nursery and frog pond at Greenwell Point Primary School;
· Propagation, growth and planting of thousands of indigenous plants. This includes the line of Swamp Oak beside the road to Greenwell Point, around wetlands beside Bomaderry Creek (Everson property), private property at Greenwell Point;
· Founding member of Riverwatch (Project Officer), a local Landcare group which planted mangroves and riparian vegetation to stabilise the banks of the Shoalhaven River;
· Founding member of the Lower Shoalhaven Catchment Management Committee (CMC) and the Shoalhaven CMC (chair);
· Facilitation of the establishment of Milton Landcare;
· Founding member of the Bundanon Landcare group and Bundanon Community Committee;
· Privet eradication in Kangaroo Valley;
· Promotion of local Aboriginal cultural heritage via assistance in the development of native food plant gardens at Greenwell Point Primary School, Tomerong Primary School, Sussex Inlet Primary School, Sanctuary Point Primary School and Shoalhaven High
· Photo-library covering thousands of species of flora and fauna.
Jim was a leader in environmental education and a person who had many ideas advanced for their time.
Many members of the Shoalhaven Landcare Association had a long association with Jim on a range of projects and committees.
This tribute is a summary of the various projects and committees that Jim was involved in over 30 years.
Summary of his volunteer work:
· Re-introduction of traditional indigenous Australian weaving to the south coast;
· Production of a Riverwatch CD_ROM on the Lower Shoalhaven River detailing the local geology, geography, flora and fauna, industry and Aboriginal and European heritage and the role of Landcare in repairing environmental damage;
· Establishment of a nursery and frog pond at Greenwell Point Primary School;
· Propagation, growth and planting of thousands of indigenous plants. This includes the line of Swamp Oak beside the road to Greenwell Point, around wetlands beside Bomaderry Creek (Everson property), private property at Greenwell Point;
· Founding member of Riverwatch (Project Officer), a local Landcare group which planted mangroves and riparian vegetation to stabilise the banks of the Shoalhaven River;
· Founding member of the Lower Shoalhaven Catchment Management Committee (CMC) and the Shoalhaven CMC (chair);
· Facilitation of the establishment of Milton Landcare;
· Founding member of the Bundanon Landcare group and Bundanon Community Committee;
· Privet eradication in Kangaroo Valley;
· Promotion of local Aboriginal cultural heritage via assistance in the development of native food plant gardens at Greenwell Point Primary School, Tomerong Primary School, Sussex Inlet Primary School, Sanctuary Point Primary School and Shoalhaven High
· Photo-library covering thousands of species of flora and fauna.