Welcome to the Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands
The Bird Hide is open
Members of the public can visit on Saturdays and Sundays anytime
between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm.
Our aim is to conserve the wetland reserves and buffers of the
Edithvale - Seaford WetlandEnvironmental Area.
See a summary of the recent Auditor General's report on the management
of Australia's Ramsar listed wetlands here.
President – Is This You?
The Friends of the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands Inc is offering an exciting and unique leadership opportunity!
Are you wanting to develop your leadership skills? If you are a good communicator, are confident, positive and care about the environment, we need you!
FESWI is an effective, dynamic organisation working to protect, rehabilitate, enhance and educate about our wetlands
The role of President is unfilled and the Friends Group is looking for someone to commit to the role for 12 months.
You will be very well supported by long-standing committee members who are looking for someone with fresh eyes!
If the person is you please contact either Rosalie, Acting President, on 0409 388 066,
Robin, Vice President, on 0405 466 651, or Margaret, Secretary on 0417 323 460.
Our objectives are to :
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.
- Promote and encourage the protection, rehabilitation and enhancement of the wetland area for the benefit of indigenous flora and fauna.
- Encourage scientific study of the habitat, fauna and flora of the wetlands area.
- Promote awareness and appreciation of the wetlands area as a significant habitat for migratory birds, for breeding waterfowl and for wading species.
- Exchange information on bird species, other fauna, flora and habitat with other interested organisations and authorities both locally and overseas.
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.