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During 2008, Friends of Fogg Dam Inc. have: - assisted Parks & Wildlife by handing out questionnaires to Fogg Dam visitors over a weekend
- 44 financial members plus additional people who have asked to be included on the FOFD mailing list
- installed a sign at the entrance of Fogg Dam welcoming visitors and informing them of Friends of Fogg Dam – thanks to Parks & Wildlife
- met with Parks & Wildlife concerning revision of the Fogg Dam Management Plan
- submitted a formal paper to the review of NT Parks & Wildlife Management Plan of Adelaide River Parks.
- held six monthly updates on local research activities from Sydney University Tropical Ecology Research Centre based at Middle Point
- obtained and/or developed mammal, butterfly, plant reptile and amphibian lists to add to the bird, frog and snake lists for Fogg Dam
- held working bees to:
- remove snake weed in the monsoon forest walk area
- replace wooden slats on the Woodlands to Water Lily Boardwalk
- apply wood preservative onto the Woodlands to Water Lily Boardwalk
- written to support Parks and Wildlife submission for funding to replace the boardwalk
- participated in World Environment Day with a Fogg Dam stand in 2008
- collaborated with Middle Point School and provided them with a Wollemi Pine from the Landcare project, fitting into their school curriculum
- rigously lobbied the NT Government (letters, hosting Ministers at Fogg Dam and presenting them with a Fogg Dam portfolio, petition to Parliament House, letter to the editor of local newspaper, talkback on ABC radio) to rebuild the Monsoon Forest Boardwalk.
- obtained commitment from NT Government to rebuild the Monsoon Forest Boardwalk in late 2008 – at a cost of $1.25M.
- organised a talk by Mr Ted Kilpatrick, one of the original rice farmers, on the history of the Humpty Doo Rice Project
- made Mr Ted Kilpatrick an Honorary Life Member
- organised a talk from Barry Scott, Chief District Ranger, on fire management
- organised a birding guide for Fogg Dam, thanks to Mr Niven McCrie
- responded to the draft Magpie Goose Management Plan
- obtained generous donations to support the Fogg Dam Field Day in 2008
- held a Field Day at Fogg Dam on 21 September 2008 attended by over 400 people, including the NT Minister for the Environment. Visitors were welcomed to country by the Traditional Owners. The day program was packed with a variety of activities: bird, butterfly, plant walks; talks about research happening at Fogg Dam by three different universities; workshops on drawing and photographing wildlife; and lots of children’s activities.
- obtained an Australia Post/Landcare grant for $3,000.00 to purchase equipment for working bees and put signage about Fogg Dam on Anzac Parade.
- applied to Telstra Shop Darwin and Telstra Business Centre NT for a grant to purchase a shed/container to keep equipment in.
APPRECIATION Friends of Fogg Dam Inc wish to acknowledge and thank the following people for their support: · Mr Ted Warren, MLA, a member who provided ongoing assistance, advice and support · Parks & Wildlife Team at Fogg Dam, led by Barry Scott, Chief District Ranger and Mark Fogarty, who have provided assistance and allowed us to use their facilities for meetings · Traditional Owners, Graham and David Kenyon for advice and encouragement · Mr Peter Foster of Landcare for ongoing encouragement, advice and assistance · Mr Peter Walker of Imagineer who developed and hosts our website · Mr Niven McCrie who designed our logo and provided bird lists. · Staff of Sydney University Tropical Ecology Research Centre based at Fogg Dam for sharing information on their research and the impact of cane toads on the environment. · Lists have been prepared or finalised by: o Dr Ben Phillips, Sydney University - Mammals o Dr Ben Phillips, Sydney University - Reptiles o Dr Don Franklin, Charles Darwin University - Butterflies o Monika Osterkamp-Madsen, Sally Jacka and Don Franklin - Plants Our sincere thanks to you all for your support.
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