Northern region << BACK TO CONTENTS Boating on the billabong Cowanna Billabong at Merbein Common is a freshwater haven for waterbirds and native animals and, as it turns out, is also the perfect place for remote-control boat enthusiasts. “It’s sheltered and shallow enough that if a boat gets into trouble, you can wade out and retrieve it,” said Peter, a remote-control boat owner. On weekends, remote-control boats, from home-made craft to elite racers, are driven expertly on the long, narrow billabong as the pelicans look on from afar. This beautiful, natural area is a perfect example of how one place can serve many purposes. With care, our natural waterways can Left and right: Peter, a remote-control boat enthusiast at Cowanna Billabong, by Mallee CMA benefit the animals and the plants that call them home and the broader community looking to enjoy the environment. Through the delivery of water for the environment, places like Cowanna Billabong are kept healthy, adding to the fabric of Mallee life and the community’s connection with the area’s unique natural environment. 85 | Victorian Environmental Water Holder
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