The Jerrabomberra Wetlands are the most significant wetlands in the ACT.

The new East Lake Urban development will be in close proximity to this important habitat and, as with all new developments, has the potential to affect it’s delicate ecosystem.

A variety of environmental, community and governmental organisations will explain their involvement in the area and discuss what is currently being done to help minimise the threats to the Jerrabomberra Wetlands and its rare and beautiful birds and wildlife.

The Conservation Council is working hard to ensure that the new developments planned to be built around the perimeter of the Jerrabomberra Wetlands will not infringe on the diverse wildlife and flora in the Reserve.

Recently the Conservation Council held a Member Forum which highlighted some of the issues surrounding the Jerrabomberra Wetlands.

• Jennifer Pantano, National Capital Authority
• Sharon Lane, Territory and Municipal Services
• Doug Laing, orthinologist
• Jenny Bounds, Canberra Ornithologists Group
• Trish Bootes, ACT Planning and Land Authority

• Jerrabomberra Forum Flyer
• National Capital Authority's Desired Vision for the Jerrabomberra Wetlands - presentation by Jennifer Pantano, NCA (19 Mb))
• Birds of Jerrabomberra - presentation by Doug Laing
• Conservation Issues in Jerrabomberra Wetlands - presentation by Jenny Bounds for Canberra Ornithologists Group