Once the new dune stabilises it will act as a buffer for the existing dunes during storms and cyclone events. Installing a dune forming fence at Mindil Beach in Coastcare Week . Dune forming fences were also erected on eroded top sections of the fore dune commonly called blowouts . The wind blows through these disturbed areas like a wind tunnel causing the area to continuously erode. The dune forming fences erected around each blowout will catch the sand particles eventually filling the eroded areas.
Vegetation catches the sand and the roots bind the sand particles together.
Recently the Federal Environment Minister Robert Hill announced funding for three successful Coasts and Clean Seas projects in the Northern Territory. The 2000-2001 Guide to Coasts and Clean Seas Applications have been available since 12 February 2000. If you know of any stormwater and sewerage issues or projects that will assist in the preservation of protected marine species please contact Carolynne Yates, Coasts and Clean Seas Officer on 8999 4507.The closing date for applications is Monday 15 May 2000. If you know of any stormwater and sewerage issues or projects that will assist in the preservation of protected marine species please contact Carolynne Yates, Coasts and Clean Seas Officer on 8999 4507. The closing date for applications is Monday 15 May 2000.