ABOUT US - INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group (KBULG) was formed in May 1994 as a community landcare group. KBULG replaced the Goldfields Dust Abatement Committee (GDAC), which operated for over 20 years. The GDAC formed in 1973 in response to severe dust storms that affected the entire Kalgoorlie-Boulder community.

Over time the GDAC changed its focus from a professional body to a community group. Thus KBULG has a broader scope with greater emphasis on community involvement in developing education programs and activities and in promoting community awareness of landcare.

KBULG is one of the first urban landcare groups in an arid area. The group was incorporated in 1996.

VISION

Better Environment.......better lifestyle.

MISSION

Communicate.....Educate.....Participate.

KBULG'S GOALS for 2002-2005

• TO GROW TO BE THE LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP IN THE GOLDFIELDS

  • Increase community membership
  • Web site
  • Environmental advisory network (KBULG as the hub)
  • Consulting body for all local development
  • Peer and stakeholder recognition
  • Facilitate environmental partnerships and alliances
  • Entering Landcare and environmental awards

• TO FACILITATE BECOMING A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE COMMUNITY

  • Web site
  • Junior Landcare
  • Newsletter
  • Media coverage
  • Pamphlets (weeds etc)
  • Native Plants booklet
  • Garden make over competition

• TO INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY ACTIVE

  • Tree planting days
  • Salinity work
  • Recycling
  • Karlkurla Park
  • Regeneration zone solutions

• TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF KBULG

  • Management review
  • Marketing plan
  • Membership/committee structure review
  • Grant applications
  • Core sponsorship review
  • Environmental Centre

Current Projects and Activities include:

• Karlkurla Bushland Park
• Junior Landcare
• Regeneration Zones
• Promoting Low Water Use Gardens
• Salinity
• Annual Community Tree Planting Day
• Work For The Dole
• Encouraging Recycling
• Seasonal Landcare Newsletter
• Goldfields Environment Month
• Gribble Creek
• Native Plants Garden