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25.01.2022 The Gangalidda & Garawa Rangers recently conducted fauna surveys at two sites around the outskirts of the Burketown township. The first site was located near a... swamp 500m from the Burketown Cemetery and the second was located at the sandbar at Bottleheap. Survey methods included pitfall, elliot, cage, funnel traps and active searches. The Rangers checked the traps before dawn each morning and would identify any species captured and then release the animals where captured. Daytime active searches involved the Rangers driving to various swamps, creeks, waterholes, escarpments and recording incidental observations of all wildlife sighted. Daytime incidental searches are important to the Rangers as these target species which may not be captured in traps and allows the Rangers to identify and record wildlife seen on country. The Rangers recorded a total of 36 vertebrate species which included 6 reptiles, 24 birds, 1 amphibian and 5 mammals. A stripe-faced dunnart was captured in a pitfall trap near a swamp 500m from the Burketown Cemetery, which was the first time the Gangalidda and Garawa Rangers have captured this species.

24.01.2022 Today, we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the first Gangalidda and Garawa Determination, which saw the Gangalidda Peoples being the recognised Native Title... Holders of 5,819 sq km of their traditional country. On 23 June 2010 the Federal Court of Australia sitting in Burketown declared two consent determinations recognising the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples‘ native title rights and interests over parts of their two claims - Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples (QC 04/5) and Gangalidda and Garawa (QC 05/3). We acknowledge and thank the Traditional Owners past and present, who provided CLCAC with their knowledge enabling the Claim to be a success.

23.01.2022 Meet our Team! Introducing our next staff member. Name: Maali Yanner. Position Title: Ranger.... Language Group: Gangalidda. Location: Burketown. Length of employment: 2 1/2 years. What do you enjoy most about your role: Having the opportunity to work on my land, giving back to my people and community. Favourite sport: Basketball. Favourite food: Bush Tucker. Favourite music: Hip Hop/RnB and Soul. Favourite hobbies: Spending time with loved ones.

23.01.2022 Weed Management Report Gunnamulla 2020 During August the Gangalidda and Garawa Rangers undertook weed spraying at Gunnamulla beach, targeting Calotrope and Rubber Vine. During the first two days, the rangers worked along the beach front as well as the top of the sand ridge directly behind the beach, spraying a total of 4,566 Calotrope plants. This work aimed to improve nesting habitat for Flatback Turtles, in preparation for the turtle nesting season which begins in August/...September. After completing weed work on Gunnamulla Beach, the Rangers targeted Rubber Vine in a number of isolated locations, which provided an opportunity to locally eradicate these isolated Rubber Vine infestations whilst the plant numbers were still relatively low. A total of 1,659 Rubber Vine as well as 381 Calotrope were sprayed. After 3 long days of work the Rangers sprayed a total of 6,606 plants which has made a massive contribution to the conservation of their country. See more

22.01.2022 Last week the CLCAC and WILSSED Land and Environment staff from Cairns, Burketown, Normanton and Wellesley Island met in Normanton for one of their biannual Lan...d and Environment meetings . The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for the team to discuss regional planning, project delivery, training and workplace health and safety. The meeting also included an on country visit to Delta Downs to see first-hand the important work the Normanton Ranger team deliver on ground. The team visited a number of wetlands which the Normanton Rangers have erected exclusion fencing around to protect from the impacts of cattle and feral pigs . See more

22.01.2022 Meet our Team! Introducing our next staff member. Name: Lurick Sowden. Position Title: Ranger.... Language Group: Garawa. Location: Burketown. Length of employment: 4 years. What do you enjoy most about your role: Being able to complete various jobs and always doing something different. Favourite sport: Soccer and Rugby League. Favourite food: Barramundi. Favourite music: Everything! Favourite hobbies: Fishing.

20.01.2022 CLCAC is now seeking to fill (1) vacancy by recruiting a suitable person from the Gangalidda & Garawa groups to fill the role of an Indigenous Land & Sea Ranger... based in Burketown. For further information please refer to the link below; http://www.clcac.com.au/news/corporate-news/2020/168

19.01.2022 Today is World Oceans Day! In recognition of this, CLCAC wishes to express how proud we are of our Rangers. They undertake important land and sea management act...ivities, such as wetland rehabilitation, marine debris removal and aquatic pest surveillance, turtle and dugong management, biodiversity and vulnerable species monitoring/protection and management of cultural sites. We take this opportunity to thank our Rangers for their effective management of the pristine resources in the lower Gulf of Carpentaria for the benefit of Traditional Owners and acknowledge the efforts of all Indigenous Ranger groups, our brothers and sisters across the Nation. Gangalidda & Garawa Rangers Wellesley Islands Rangers Normanton Rangers

18.01.2022 Australia is home to 7% of the world’s mangroves, mostly located in the tropics. During the summer of 2015-6, one of the worst mangrove dieback events ever reco...rded devastated around 7400 hectares of mangroves along more than 1000 km of Gulf of Carpentaria coastline. This project produced a field guide for Indigenous rangers to monitor mangrove condition in the Gulf. #ScienceWeek Video #2! National Science Week | Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation | JCU: James Cook University, Australia | NESP TWQ Hub TropWATER | Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub | Marine Biodiversity Hub | Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment | MangroveWatch | Cape York Natural Resource Management | Southern Gulf NRM |Northern Gulf Resource Management Group | Normanton Rangers | Gangalidda & Garawa Rangers

10.01.2022 Today marks World Environment Day. The CLCAC would like to take this opportunity to recognise the important work our Rangers carry out every day. Ranger teams b...ased in Normanton, Burketown and Mornington Island work tirelessly to protect and conserve the natural and cultural resources of the lower Gulf for the benefit of Traditional Owners. Thank you Normanton Rangers Gangalidda & Garawa Rangers Wellesley Islands Rangers We also acknowledge the great work the Ranger Groups carry out across the Nation. See more

05.01.2022 In May 2020, 6 of our Gangalidda Garawa Rangers completed their Certificate 3 in ACDC Chemical Training (AHCPHMG301 Control Weeds, AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply c...hemicals, AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals and AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance) with INLOC trainer and assessor Paul Boags. Due to COVID 19 travel restrictions the training was delivered via teleconference and video presentations with on-ground support provided by experienced CLCAC Project Officer Kevin Anderson, WHS Officer/Ranger Lurick Sowden, Head Ranger Murrandoo Yanner Jnr and Ranger Coordinator Desmond Armstrong. This training required a considerable amount of pre-planning to ensure effective delivery along with numerous photographs of the Rangers and assessment forms to provide the evidence required for competency and proof of on-ground experience. CLCAC would like to congratulate Rangers Zac Sowden, Mathew Ned, Benjamin Kumsing, Michael Watson, Milmarja Yanner and Maali Yanner in completing this training. The Rangers are now using their new skills and qualifications when undertaking weed management activities which helps to help bring the environment back to its natural state. Whilst face to face training is in many cases the preferred option for delivery, achieving successful results remotely highlights another training and development option for CLCAC.

03.01.2022 Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation is delighted to announce a new 3-year partnership with @Earthwatch Australia and @Plastic Collective, using an innovative approach and cutting edge technology to protect the pristine Gulf from plastic pollution. The program, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation, will see the Gangalidda-Garawa and Normanton Rangers undertaking environmental assessments of the rivers and the coast in the region in collaboration with leading mangrove, saltmarsh, and marine pollution scientists, and establishing locally-driven recycling stations in Burketown and Normanton to upcycle plastics into valuable products. Stay tuned as the Rangers kick off this exciting new program!