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The story of the Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia is nothing less than inspirational. It is currently run entirely by volunteers and receives no funding from local, state or federal governments.
Back in the mid 1980s what is now a vibrant wetland refuge was a dump in every sense of the word! This part of the Hunter estuary wetland system was bare, derelict and overgrown. A significant patch of wetland in Shortland had been converted to football fields and a clubhouse but subsequently abandoned. On the verge of becoming a Council rubbish dump it was saved by community action.
Today, Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia is a vibrant wetland ecosystem bursting with life. The site is regarded as a wetland of national and international importance and the centre enjoys a growing reputation for excellence in wetland conservation, education and ecotourism.
This remarkable transformation was due to the determination and persistence of the local community and some far-sighted organisations, who have joined forces to protect and restore this remarkable wetland for the benefit of all who depend on it… and those who simply enjoy it!.