It’s National Volunteers Week, and Riverland locals are being recognised for their work helping to protect the iconic Malleefowl.
The uniquely Australian bird remains listed as threatened, with the Riverland and Mallee providing ideal the ideal habitat.
Local volunteers have spent decades monitoring nesting sites, with the Landscape Board saying their work is vital to conserving the threatened species.
During the 2025–26 monitoring season, a dedicated team of 35 volunteers contributed more than 425 hours of their time, with 20 field trips completed across the region.
As a result Approximately 780 mounds were monitored, with 18 recorded as active.
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board Community Engagement Project Officer Chris Fulton said it’s the efforts of volunteers that make the program possible.
“Our volunteers are the backbone of the malleefowl monitoring program. Every mound they check and every piece of data they record contributes to a much bigger picture – helping protect this unique species for future generations.” Mr Fulton said.
