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
TFOR Forum
Join us at the 2025 Toodyay Friends of the River Forum, on Saturday 15th March, featuring fantastic speakers discussing the Biodiversity of Toodyay’s Waterways.
A New Year
At TFOR, we hope that you have had a fun and relaxing festive time and we are looking forward to catching up in the New Year. The newest edition of our Biddip newsletter is out, summarising TFOR’s achievements and challenges throughout our 30th anniversary year, 2024, as well as plans for 2025.
Bushfire Strikes West Toodyay
Thankfully, the swift response of firefighters, aided by aerial support, brought a recent blaze in West Toodyay under control. However, the fire has left a significant environmental impact, scorching approximately 9 hectares of vegetation, including vital riparian zones along the Avon River.