Well, better late than never when it comes to finding out about your wild neighbors. 😉 But yes, programs to help spread awareness would be a good place to start.

Certainly, I dare say that having local residents in the valley pitch in by helping to get rid of the feral foxes and pigs that plunder the nests, planting native vegetation on bank side properties, and taking steps to reduce pollutants from entering the river could only make the future for the Manning River turtle even brighter!