Buoyed by the environmental protection efforts being made by a nearby village, another group of residents want to raise awareness of the plight of another important species.
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Lake Conjola residents want people to be careful around native birdlife - like the hooded plover.
"We congratulate the people of Manyana for their dogged efforts to save their bit of local bush and protect its wildlife," a Lake Conjola resident said.
"We wish the people of Lake Conjola could show similar concern for our unique native birds."
They remind people the entrance via the boat ramp is exempt from people walking their dogs as indicated by the No Dogs On Beach sign.
Now is a vital time for some bird species.
"Now the breeding season for shorebirds like the very rare hooded plover [down to about 80 birds only] has started," the resident said.
"It's vital for them to have a safe place to nest and raise young.
"That's why the signs are there asking people not to take dogs to that end of the beach.
"Dogs are welcome over the new boardwalk and all of Conjola Beach."
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The hooded plover's conservation status in NSW is critically endangered and its Commonwealth status is vulnerable.
The resident is also curious to know what the "no surrender" stickers that have appeared on various signs mean?
"No surrender to what? The extinction of the hooded plover," the resident asked.
"This bird exists only because concerned people work hard to keep small breeding areas like Conjola's headland safe for them. "They are safe in these areas from the disturbance caused by curious dogs."
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The resident made a heartfelt plea for support.
"Please people can't you spare some concern for our unique native birds now while they breed? If you love animals and care for their welfare please show our birds some now when they need it," the resident said.
"Please don't take your dogs to the beach via the boat ramp. Please respect the signs and keep out of the nesting area.
"We want some of that nature-loving Manyana spirit to catch fire on this side of the lake. Is it too much to ask? "
