Based in beautiful Omokoroa, OEMI (Omokoroa Environmental Managers Inc) is a charitable society umbrella for of a number of sub-groups such as: Omokoroa Estuaries Restoration Group; Omokoroa Bird Group; Pest Free Omokoroa; Weed Spotters; Omokoroa History Group; the Omokoroa ANZAC group; Friends of Crapp Reserve; Friends of Cooney Reserve; Friends of Precious Reserve, Friends of Kaimai Views, The Community Garden, Friends of Bramley Reserve and TOLO (The Old Library Omokoroa – Gallery & Craft Collective). We will be continuing to enhance the environment on the peninsula, and with the help of our plant group, taking part in furthering the restoration of Cooney’s reserve and also establishing plantings in other reserves. Contributing to being a part of the sustainable environment project envisaged by Western Bay District Council where trees and shrubs supply a range of food types, for both native and introduced birds, for as much of the year as possible. We feel this is important because as the Smart Growth district plan progresses and development occurs, with the consequential destruction of orchards and large trees and denser in building, the loss of the large feeding areas presently available for the birds and other native species, will highlight the value of our remaining, extensive reserves. Many of the folk in Omokoroa love to walk and already act as our ‘eyes on the environment’, this resource has proved very valuable in alerting both council staff and Pest Free of any local problems.

Objectives

• Promoting, Protecting, Preserving the Peninsula Paradise

How to Help

• Leading or being part of the team on workbees planting, weeding and restoring areas around the peninsula. Trapping pests, be part of the history, birding group and/or mangrove removal.

Find out more

We may be looking for help later in the year.