TOODYAY
Friends of the river
About TFOR
In 1994, a small number of like-minded people, interested in the health of our Avon River, gathered together to raise awareness of the issues facing the River’s health.
River Management
Over the years, TFOR have contributed an enormous amount of time and energy on projects that vary from the recent Pelham Brook Outlet Project to the Bilya Walk Track and revegetation projects.
About the Avon River
The Avon River is unique in its character. Dry for most of the year (but wet in the winter), it originates in an almost flat catchment, then drops sharply to its outlet, the Swan River.
The energy balance of a river, as determined by nature, should never be tampered with.
The energy balance of a river relates to its natural rate of discharge.
The energy balance was the dominant factor in forming the river channel and floodplain, and existed long before human interference with the river basin.
Jim Masters, The Principles of River Management
News
Addressing storm water damage on the riverbank
In 2022, TFOR, sourced external funding for a project to address issues associated with the town’s main storm water discharge and an engineered solution was designed for the town’s stormwater discharge, reducing erosion and pollution below the Anglican Church. Recently, we performed maintenance on the site, clearing trapped litter, controlling weeds and doing follow-up plantings.
Working bees, cleanups & Woody Weed Warriors
TFOR have been busy improving the Bilya Track and controlling woody weeds choking the Avon River’s flooded gums.
A farewell over morning tea
Last month Toodyay Friends of the River held a very convivial morning tea to farewell former president Jenny White and to acknowledge the significant contribution she and her husband, John, made to TFOR over their years of membership.