national capital authority
View from Captain Cook Memorial to the National Library and Parliament House
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The administration and management of Lake Burley Griffin is the responsibility of the National Capital Authority (NCA). The "administration of Lake Burley Griffin (the Lake) is governed by the Lakes Ordinance 1976. The NCA administers powerboats, moorings, major events, and various other matters associated with use of the Lake. For more information view the Lake Burley Griffin Recreation Policy. The NCA also protects the quality of the water and promotes use of the Lake".
The site is a comprehensive reference point for anyone interested in commercial or recreational aspects of the lake and contains useful guides, regulations, maps, heritage information, news, events and associated government links. |
Listed below are several other community organizations that have an active interest in promoting the well-being of the lake and it's surrounds. Click on the titles for a link to their websites. If we have missed anyone, drop us an email.
lake burley griffin guardians
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The Lake Burley Griffin Guardians are "a non-profit community group committed to safeguarding one of Canberra’s greatest treasures, the open space of Lake Burley Griffin and its lake-shore landscape setting." The group advocates a National Heritage Listing for the lake as the most suitable protection from adverse impacts.
It supports development that serves the needs of all the lake’s users but also preserves and improves the social, aesthetic, historic and ecological values of the lake and lake-shore landscape setting for future generations. Their site contains many interesting articles, submissions and historical information and they welcome new members. |
A pelican gives a satisfied nod of approval to the work of the Lake Burley Griffin Guardians
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molonglo catchment group
Peaceful paddling on the Molonglo River
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The Molonglo Catchment Group aims to achieve "a healthy, resilient and productive catchment for the Queanbeyan and Molonglo river system (which includes Lake Burley Griffin), with all its diverse interconnected tableland landscapes and communities."
The group holds a number of walks, seminars and other interesting and educational activities throughout the year. Their site contains a wealth of information for those with an interest in the environment and ecology of the region. |
jerrabomberra wetlands
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The Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve is "one of the most valuable wetland habitat areas in the ACT, and of national and international importance. A refuge for migrating birds from the northern hemisphere and inland Australia, Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve is part of Canberra Nature Park, and is located on the Molonglo River floodplain only four kilometres from Canberra’s City centre".
The group hosts a number of events and programs throughout the year and they actively encourage community involvement. The park has well maintained paths, bird hides and other areas to explore and experience the variety of wildlife and interesting ecology of the area. Their website has feature articles, news, a shop and historic and ecological information. Click here to become a "friend" of the wetlands. |
One of several "hides" in the wetlands where bird watchers and nature lovers can observe and photograph the local wildlife.
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yarramundi grasslands and aboriginal and torres strait islander cultural centre
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Yarramundi Reach is a small peninsula on the western end of Lake Burley Griffin near Scrivener Dam. It is mainly woodland and native grassland. The area has environmental and cultural significance, being home to several threatened species and was originally used by the local Ngamberi and Ngunnawal peoples, whose association with the land continues today including through the site's Cultural Centre.
The National Capital Authority has detailed information on the grasslands here and the Canberra based community group, Friends of Grasslands ('FoG' for short) has further information and is dedicated to the conservation of natural temperate grassy ecosystems in south-eastern Australia. |
- "Lake Burley Griffin - An independent guide" and "lakeburleygriffin.com.au" provides the above information and links for general interest, recommended reading and research but has no affiliation with the organisations or owners of the above sites.