The wallan-wallan Regional Park, a win for everyone, S26 Ep8

Imagine 3,000ha of beautiful wetlands linking Merri Creek and the Southern reaches of Mitchell Shire. Imagine a space to be used by 200,000 people that would preserve natural beauty forever, maintain wetlands and habitat for all kinds of species. This proposed parkland, extending north from the existing marram baba Upper Merri Creek Parklands, would protect a significant green corridor – comprising both environmental refuges and outdoor recreation areas – within Melbourne’s rapidly expanding northern growth corridor. Rob Eldridge, local campaigning champion and former Mitchell Shire Councillor is a key member of the wallan wallan Regional Parkland Alliance, a local group (which includes BEAM) campaigning hard for this park to be established. See their website and petition here.   Rob has been advocating for the park’s establishment since 2010. Through his work with the Wallan Environment Group, and long-term commitment to the local region he has contributed to a vision for the parkland aiming to balance conservation, recreation, and cultural heritage.Want to hear more about this exciting vision? On EarthChat this week, Rob talks through the dream of this parkland, the work that has been undertaken on the feasibility study and the work that would be required to make it a reality. Listen in and learn what you can do to make sure this wonderful idea becomes a reality.