Pix Stix is a citizen science project run by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board. Pix Stix monitor long-term changes in the environment. As part of this project we have installed 4 Pix Stix to monitor changes at the following sites where we undertake work.
Kellidie Bay saltmarsh Pix Stix
The Kellidie Bay site provides an important link between land and sea, protecting our coastline from erosion and filtering runoff before it enters the marine environment. At this Pix Stix we will monitor vegetation health and recovery after revegetation, as well as the impacts of a warming climate and coastal squeeze from sea level rise.
Greenly Beach Revegetation Pix Stix
Since European occupation this area has been subjected to overgrazing by stock and rabbits and impacted by unrestricted offroad vehicles. Natural regeneration of the vegetation is slow at this windy site where soil is easily eroded by the wind. Revegetation of this area began in 2014 and is an ongoing initiative of Lower Eyre Coastcare, the Lake Wangary School and the local community. Here we are monitoring the change in vegetation health following these revegetation works.
Greenly Beach Camping Site Pix Stix
This fragile coastal area experienced a rapid increase in visitor numbers along with large caravans and vehicles before management guidelines were in place. This Pix Stix will monitor the change as management actions to protect the area are implemented.
Coles Pt Pix Stix
This beach is home to shorebird species including Pied Oystercatchers and the threatened Hooded Plovers. Resident shorebirds nest in a shallow scrape on the upper beach between August and March each year. This beach is subject to extensive erosion, which is a threat to the available nesting habitat. This Pix Stix will help us record the dynamic sand movement throughout the year, extreme weather events and the changing climate.
Get involved by texting or emailing a photo from these or one of the many Pix Stix sites across Eyre Peninsula. Your image will then be added to the online gallery to build up a library of pictures showing change over time for everyone to see.