Surf Coast Shire Environmental Directory
2nd Edition November 2004
Copies available by contacting Surf Coast Shire Customer Service.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Aireys Inlet District Association (AIDA) Aireys Inlet to Eastern View Rabbit Control Group ANGAIR Inc Anglesea Coast Action Anglesea Heath (Alcoa Lease) Consultative Committee Australasian Native Orchid Society Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers Barwon River Care Group Birregurra Creek Land Protection Group Breamlea Coast Action Group Coast Action Community Fireguard Community Waterwatch Program Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Department of Sustainability and Environment Flora and Fauna Action Group Surf Coast Foreshore Committee Friends of Aireys Inlet Wetlands Friends of Angahook – Lorne State Park Friends of Coastal Reserve – Aireys Inlet Friends of Deep Creek Friends of Jan Juc Reserve Friends of Kuarka Dorla Nature Reserve Friends of Moggs Creek Friends of Point Addis Marine National Park Friends of Queens Park, Lorne Friends of Taylor Park Geelong Environment Council Geelong Field Naturalists Club Inc Green Corps

Greening Australia Victoria Jan Juc Coast Action Lake Modewarre Committee of Management Land for Wildlife Landcare Lornecare Marine Discovery Centre Municipal Fire Prevention Committee Otway Agroforestry Network Indigenous Nurseries Otway Ranges Environmental Network Inc (OREN) Parks Victoria Rural Development Committee Sandy Gully Land for Wildlife Group SANE Surfrider Foundation - Surf Coast Branch Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria Torquay Coast Action Torquay Landcare Group Inc. Trust for Nature Wastewise Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Ltd An Environment Worth Protecting How You Can Help Protect Our Natural Environment How to Help Our Wildlife Creating a Bushland Garden Where to Obtain Indigenous Plants Community Environmental Groups of the Surf Coast and Adjoining Areas Additional Environmental Contacts

 

PURPOSE OF BOOKLET

The purpose of this booklet is to:

• Provide information that will assist residents and visitors preserve the natural environment of the Surf Coast Shire.
• Provide a resource list of the various environmental groups within the Surf Coast Shire.
• Give recognition to the volunteers who are working to preserve, nurture and where necessary restore the natural vegetation of the Surf Coast Shire.
• Encourage people to join their local environmental group to protect the natural environment of the Surf Coast Shire.

For any further information or amendments to this Environmental Directory please contact.

Surf Coast Shire

Environment Unit PO Box 350 TORQUAY VIC 3228 Phone: (03) 5261 0600 E-mail: environment@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

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AN ENVIRONMENT WORTH PROTECTING

The vegetation and wildlife of the coast and the adjoining rural areas are great attractions for tourists, and are generally valued by those people who have chosen to live within the Surf Coast Shire.

The remnant vegetation that exists today consists of communities of Australian plants that have remained more or less intact since European settlement. Within the Surf Coast Shire remnant vegetation can be found along the coast, on roadsides, by creek beds, in reserves such as the Ironbark Basin and the proposed Otway National Park, on uncleared private land, along the edges of railway tracks, and in neglected places such as rocky land and steep banks.

These indigenous vegetation communities have become largely isolated but still provide many benefits. These include:

• Habitat for wildlife and an environment for pollinators.
• Preservation of the biodiversity of the region.
• Beautification of land maintaining unique local visual character.
• Water preservation as the plants need little water once established.
• Erosion control.
• A source of seed revegetation.
• Shade, shelter and drought fodder for stock.
• Windbreak protection for crops and humus for enriching soils.
• Privacy for dwellings.

The coast and adjacent area that extends from Point Impossible to Lorne includes indigenous habitats as varied as the salt marsh at Breamlea, the coastal sand dunes, the dwarf vegetation of the cliff tops between Jan Juc and Aireys Inlet, the heathlands at Anglesea, and the tall forests of the Eastern Otways.

The inland area that extends from Connewarre to Winchelsea and north to the Barrabool Hills retains remnants of native grasslands and grassy woodlands. Many of these are of regional, state and national significance, and some represent almost the last example of this type of vegetation left in the Shire.

Pressures caused by urban development, agricultural activities and access for recreation continue to threaten these last remnants. Many areas have been invaded by environmental weeds, which adversely affect regeneration and survival of the indigenous flora and fauna. Community environmental groups work to reduce the impact of these threats, and to raise community awareness about the importance of these places.

Several sites have been listed on the Australian Heritage Commission Register of the National Estate, including the proposed Otway National Park and 7721 ha of the Alcoa Lease heathland to the north of Anglesea. Botanical assessment here has highlighted the unusual richness of flora and fauna species, uncommon ecosystems and the importance of the area as a research site. The coastal heathlands and woodlands extending from O’Donohue Road in Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road towards Urquhart Bluff are now part of the proposed Otway National Park and will be protected under the National Parks Act. The whole of the coastal reserve between Urquhart Bluff and Painkalac Creek and Aireys Inlet and privately owned land along the Great Ocean Road are also listed on the Register of the National Estate. Conservation Covenants have been entered into between the Trust for Nature and the property owners. These covenants should ensure that this land remains free from development and will be preserved to provide habitat for native flora and fauna.

The Surf Coast Shire is committed to the protection and enhancement of the environmental assets within the Shire. Each member and supporter of the environmental groups listed in this Directory is contributing to this objective. Such contribution, regardless of size, will assist to protect and enhance this environment for present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

As stated by Joan Lindros, President of Geelong Environment Council Inc. in the Geelong & District Environment Directory, 1999, “To work as an individual is rewarding, but to work as part of a group with people who have a similar vision is immensely satisfying.”

Let us all help to protect our natural environment, and enjoy the rewards.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

• Join the local conservation group and work as a member of a team to remove environmental weeds from natural vegetation areas.
• Read the Surf Coast Shire publication ‘Environmental Weeds - Invaders of our Surf Coast’, and become aware of those plants that are, or have the potential to be problem plants.
• Remove environmental weeds from your property and encourage friends and neighbours to do likewise.
• Plant non-invasive species in your garden, preferably those indigenous to the area – call 5261 0600 for your copy of the Surf Coast Shire Indigenous Planting Guide.
• Talk to your neighbours and friends and encourage them to value and preserve the natural vegetation.
• Watch for signs of environmental weed problems in your district and make a commitment to eliminate them.
• Take care not to spread seeds of environmental weeds in compost and mulching material.
• Read the article on Cinnamon Fungus in the Weed booklet, watch for signs of the disease and take precautions to prevent its spread.
• Deposit garden rubbish and household refuse at Council tips, not in the bushland or along roadsides.
• Be aware that is illegal to remove indigenous plants or seeds from reserves, roadsides or bushland areas.
• If you are a cat owner be aware that cats are natural predators and it is important to keep them in an enclosed area from dusk to dawn.
• Keep to defined walking tracks whenever walking through the bush.
• Keep to defined tracks when using recreational vehicles. Always park vehicles in defined areas or along roadsides. Many areas of valuable vegetation have been lost due to vehicles parking in inappropriate areas.

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HOW TO HELP OUR WILDLIFE

Help for native wildlife call

WILDLINE 0500 540 000

A 24 hour wildlife rescue & information service across Victoria

LOCAL CONTACT

Jirrahlinga Animal Refuge

(03) 5254 2484

ROADSIDE:

• Take special care when driving where wildlife signs are displayed on roadsides.
• Rescue injured animals safely, remembering that wild creatures can bite and scratch.
• Remove any dead animals from the road.
• Check pouches of marsupials if killed on roads.
• Contact Wildlife Rescue if service is required.
• Keep any rescued wildlife warm and quiet while waiting for assistance.

COAST:

• If penguins are observed on the beach they are usually resting after a period of rough seas, or from having ventured too far from their colony. People and their pets should not disturb them. (Perhaps place the bird gently on the edge of the sand dune for protection.)
• If you feel the penguin is the victim of an oil spill, contact Wildlife Rescue immediately.
• Seals are quite common along the coast. It is a normal part of their life to come ashore and rest. In most cases seals should be left alone and do not need rescuing. People attempting to help these animals are putting undue extra stress on them. (Perhaps erect a sign asking people to keep away from the area.) Seals can inflict very serious bites.
• Discarded rubbish kills seals, penguins, dolphins, sea birds and other wildlife. Discarded fishing line and hooks, plastic bags and other human litter entangle wildlife causing a slow, painful death. Take your litter home with you, and pick up any litter you find on the beach before it kills.

RESIDENTIAL GARDENS:

• Provide habitat for birds and other animals by planting a variety of native vegetation - grasses, shrubs and small trees.
• Perhaps provide nesting boxes for birds and possums in areas where the creatures can feel safe and secure.

DOMESTIC PETS:

• If you are a cat owner be aware that cats are natural predators and it is important to keep them in an enclosed area from dusk to dawn.
• A small bell attached to the cat’s collar will warn birds and other small creatures of the cat’s presence.
• If you are a dog owner, keep your dog on a lead if there is the possibility of wildlife being about.
• Keep your dog from wandering, especially from dusk to dawn when many of our indigenous fauna species are about.
• Make sure your cats and dogs are registered and have identification information attached to their collars.

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CREATING A BUSHLAND GARDEN

To establish and maintain a bushland garden is a challenging but rewarding project. To own a garden with plants native to one’s own area, no matter how small the garden is, helps to maintain the bio-diversity of plant species, as well as to provide habitat for birds and other animals.

A canopy of taller shrubs and smaller flowering trees will certainly attract the honeyeaters and other nectar feeding birds, while the lower growing vegetation of grasses, ferns, herbs, orchids, shrubs, mosses and lichens will provide habitat for many wildlife species such as lizards, small bush birds, butterflies and ants.

A large number of small bush bird species such as the Superb fairy-wren need the protection of the prickly foliage of our indigenous plants once their fledglings leave the nest, and therefore the parent birds will build their nests in low growing dense vegetation. The rare Rufous Bristlebird, a ground dwelling bird that frequents the coastal area, relies on low growing vegetation for shelter and protection. The old dead tree may be an important habitat for possums or birds. The bushland garden will have a mix of vegetation of varying heights and textures.

Some home gardens in the Surf Coast Shire are fortunate to adjoin the proposed Otway National Park or one of our flora reserves. In this situation the bushland garden will provide an extension to the natural bushland, encouraging birds and wildlife to venture closer, as well as minimising the spread of garden plants into bushland areas. These garden escapes often become environmental weeds.

Protect any remnant indigenous vegetation you may have on your block - you may be surprised just what has survived over the years. This remnant vegetation is a very good starting point for extending your bushland garden.

Cleaning up blocks for fire control does not mean the total loss of valuable low growing vegetation - we have to be realistic near house boundaries, but we can still maintain this valuable part of the ecosystem.

Advice on establishing a bushland garden can be obtained from any of the indigenous nurseries in the area.

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WHERE TO OBTAIN INDIGENOUS PLANTS

To retain the character of the natural environment, it is strongly recommended that indigenous gardens be established, especially in those areas close to native bushland. Planting of many exotic species leads to weed infestations.

Under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 it is illegal to remove indigenous plants or seeds from reserves, roadsides or bushland areas without a permit. There are several nurseries that specialise in the supply of indigenous species within the Surf Coast Shire.

 

Moriac Plant Nursery

By appointment only 640 Cape Otway Road MORIAC VIC 3240 Phone: (03) 5266 1388

 

Geelong Indigenous Nursery

PO Box 1502 GEELONG VIC 3220 Phone: (03) 5229 8087

Otway Greening

Pennyroyal Station Road DEANS MARSH VIC 3235 Phone: (03) 5236 3314

Dragonfly Aquatics

R.M.B. A.B.366COLAC VIC 3249 Phone: (03) 5236 6320

West Coast Indigenous Nursery

By appointment only 50 Coppards Road NEWCOMB VIC 3219 Phone: (03) 5261 5773

Surf Coast Gardens

Great Ocean Road BELLBRAE VIC 3228 Phone: (03) 5261 6337

Echidna Native Nursery

(Indigenous provenance from Bellarine Peninsula only) Open on Weekends 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Weekdays by appointment only Adjacent to 875 Banks Road MARCUS HILL VIC 3226 Phone: 0419 532 916 Fax: (03) 5257 1158

Bacchus Marsh Seedling Farm

Lot 31 Holts Lane BACCHUS MARSH VIC 3340 Phone: (03) 5367 2324 Fax: (03) 5367 5131 E-mail: bmsfpaul@bigpond.net.au

Community Environmental Groups of the Surf Coast and Adjoining Areas

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AIREYS INLET DISTRICT ASSOCIATION (AIDA)

Contact:
Secretary PO Box 359 AIREYS INLET VIC 3231 Phone: (03) 5289 6526 E-mail: teague.moggs@bigpond.com

 

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month, 8pm at Aireys Inlet Community Centre. All members are welcome.

Subscription:

Single: $15 Family: $20

Aims:
AIDA seeks to ensure environmentally sensitive use of the Aireys Inlet area as a coastal and rural resort or haven that retains its unique charm.

The Association includes ratepayers, residents and their families, and other people sharing a particular interest in the Aireys Inlet district. It represents their interests by encouraging and supporting the controlled and planned use of the region between Urquhart Bluff and Eastern View, together with the adjacent hinterland, in a manner which is sympathetic to the environment and which conserves as far as practicable the special character of the area.

Activities:
In addition to promoting its aims, which are outlined on the AIDA information leaflet, the association is engaged in the following related activities:

• Conducting or supporting environmental, sociological and other studies and surveys, and preparing or supporting publications aimed at a better understanding of the Aireys Inlet district.
• Raising community awareness on issues of significance in the district.

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AIREYS INLET TO EASTERN VIEW RABBIT CONTROL GROUP (AEVRG)

Contact:
Secretary AEVRG PO Box 161 AIREYS INLET VIC 3231 Phone: 5289 6807

Membership:
$20.00 per property annual fee

Aims:
The Committee of AVERCG is responsible on behalf of its Members to:

• Determine appropriate rabbit control options.
• Coordinate and manage the program.
• Ensure long term implementation of the program.
• Seek external grants.
• Investigate appropriate public and private funding contributions.

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ANGAIR - ANGLESEA & AIREYS INLET SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF NATIVE FLORA & FAUNA

Contact:
Secretary PO Box 12 ANGLESEA VIC 3230 Phone/Fax: (03) 5263 1085 E-mail: angair@pipeline.com.au. Website: http://users.pipeline.com.au/~angair/

Meetings:
Meetings are held at the ANGAIR Natural History Centre, McMillan Street, Anglesea at 7.30pm. A committee meeting is held on the 2^nd Friday of every month and a general meeting with a guest speaker is held on the last Friday of every month. ANGAIR has monthly walks and nature rambles – details in newsletter.

Subscription:
$20.00 Pensioner: $14.00.

Newsletter:
Monthly

Aims:
To protect indigenous flora and fauna and to protect and develop awareness of the natural beauty of Anglesea and Aireys Inlet.

ANGAIR is committed to:

• Encouraging planting of indigenous species.
• Eradicating noxious and environmental weeds.
• Ensuring that people understand that all indigenous plants are protected in their natural habitat through the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act.
• Preventing or minimising the pollution of waterways.
• Educating people about the proper disposal of litter.
• Preserving archaeological and aboriginal relics
• Encouraging children’s interests in natural history.
• Assisting in the acquisition of land for conversation purposes.
• Working cooperatively on conservation issues.
• Maintaining close contact with the governments of Victoria and Australia.

The ANGAIR committee works on an interest group structure: flora and fauna, environmental care, land usage and development, marine and coastal, publicity, finance and equipment, ANGAIR Show and Social.

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ANGLESEA COAST ACTION

Contact:
Terry Gunn Phone/Fax: (03) 5264 1608 E-mail: terrygunn@ozemail.com.au

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, 9.00am at Motor Yacht Club, Pt Roadknight. Working bees 10.00am till midday.

Subscription:
$10 single

Newsletter:
As required

Aims:
Anglesea Coast Action works to protect and enhance the coastal environment of the Anglesea area – planting indigenous species, controlling environmental weeds, developing walking tracks, preventing coastal and dune erosion, and also acting as a lobby group.

Anglesea Grevillea

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BARWON RIVER CARE GROUP

Contact:
400 Mathison Road WINCHELSEA VIC 3241 Phone: (03) 5267 2054 E-mail: mathison@pipeline.com.au

Meetings:
Quarterly meetings 1^st Thursday of March (A.G.M), June, September, December at 8pm. Winchelsea Community Centre.

Subscription:
$10 per family or $25 for 3 years

Newsletter:
“Treetalk” (Newsletter for the Upper Barwon Landcare Network)

Aims:
Barwon River Care Group is a registered Landcare group, covering an area from Warrambine Creek, Inverleigh to Birregurra Creek and approximately 8km each side. The group aims to improve and maintain the surrounding area.

The issues faced are:

• Salinity control.
• Fencing out rivers and creeks.
• Weed removal.
• Revegetation of river banks and saline area.

The group organises field days and information nights, and facilitates for Landcare projects. Funding has been gained through Waterway management & National Heritage Trust Grants.

Ewings Brown Tree Frog

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BIRREGURRA CREEK LAND PROTECTION GROUP

Contact:
Paul Drewry Phone: (03) 5236 2294 E-mail: prdrewry@iprimus.com.au

Aims:
The Birregurra Creek Land Protection Group is concerned about the draining of salt water from Lough Calvert into the Birregurra Creek and ultimately into the Barwon River. This issue in itself creates large erosion problems due to the flow rate of that water. The Group has been active in fencing off and revegetating area along the Birregurra Creek as well as working with the relevant authorities on the best ways to address these problems.

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BREAMLEA COAST ACTION GROUP

Contact:
David Hooker Phone: (03) 5264 1085

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the 1^st Sunday of the month at Cahir Reserve at 10.00am.

Aims:
The Group’s aim is to improve the environment in Breamlea. Regular working bees are held. A masterplan for long term action is being prepared.

Coast Fanflower

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FRIENDS OF AIREYS INLET WETLANDS

Contact:
Tim Gibson Phone/Fax: (03) 5289 6562 E-mail: ttgib@iprimus.com.au

Aims:
The Friends of Aireys Inlet Wetlands are committed to protecting the three areas of wetlands that exist in the area and are of considerable environmental significance: Painkalac Creek, Mellors Swamp and Noble Sanctuary.

Conservation covenants between the Surf Coast Shire and Trust for Nature have been placed on the Painkalac Creek and Mellors Swamp.

The main focus of the Friend’s group is to conserve the wetland environment by involvement in the following:

• Removal of environmental weeds.
• Monitoring of area for regrowth and removal of environmental weed seedlings.
• Preventing any further loss of indigenous vegetation.
• Monitoring erosion and taking preventative measure where necessary.
• Monitoring the creek waters to test the effectiveness of the reticulated sewerage system.
• Encouraging the Surf Coast Shire and the local CFA to implement a well-planned fire regime for the Painkalac Creek valley.

The Friend’s group will work in conjunction with AIDA and the Surf Coast Shire to remove invasive vegetation from the Allen Noble Sanctuary, and to generally upgrade the area.

Swamp Antechinus

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FRIENDS OF ANGAHOOK – LORNE STATE PARK

Contact:
Secretary PO Box 160 AIREYS INLET VIC 3231 Phone/Fax: (03) 5289 6326 E-mail: margmac@iprimus.com.au

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every second month, 9.00am – 10am, at the ANGAIR Natural History Centre, McMillan Street, Anglesea.

Newsletter:
Quarterly

Subscription:
Single $6.00 Family $8.00

Aims:
The Friends of Angahook Lorne State Park (the proposed Otway National Park) are people who share an interest in the natural environment and who would like to learn more about the Park and its flora and fauna. The Friends are committed to protecting the Park for all to appreciate and enjoy.

Monthly activities may include:

• Walking in the park.
• Undertaking research activities.
• Participating in environmental projects.
• Removing environmental weeds.

The Friends of Angahook Lorne State Park work in association with Parks Victoria. The group works very closely with ANGAIR and the Friends of Moggs Creek.

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FRIENDS OF COASTAL RESERVE – AIREYS INLET

Contact:
Dennis Leavesley, PO Box 308 AIREYS INLET VIC 3231
Ph. 5289 7152

Meetings:
Monthly working bees on site. ANGAIR newsletter publishes information.

Friends of Coastal Reserve work within the framework of ANGAIR to control and where possible eradicate environmental weeds within the cliff-top coastal reserve at Aireys Inlet.

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FRIENDS OF DEEP CREEK

Contact:
John Tatnell Phone: (03) 5261 3205

Meetings:
Monthly working bees are held on site on the first Sunday of each month (10:00am) and involve weed removal and revegetation.

Aims:
To protect and restore the indigenous flora and fauna of Deep Creek. This area contains a variety of ecosystems including grasslands, casuarina woodlands, and heathlands.

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FRIENDS OF JAN JUC CREEK RESERVE

Contact:
Octavia Chabrier    Phone: (03) 5261 6682  popeclan@iprimus.com.au

Margaret Hopkins   margarethopkins@hotmail.com

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month, 10am-12pm, morning tea provided.

The Group is involved in weeding and revegetation, which are discussed and decided upon at meetings. Details are given through the meeting minutes and newsletters.

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FRIENDS OF KUARKA DORLA NATURE RESERVE

Contact:Chris Dobson Phone: (03) 5263 3306

Meetings:
Monthly working bees 3^rd Saturday of the month 10:00am – 11:30am. Meetings following working bees every 4^th month.

Subscription:
$5.00

Aims:
The friends of The Kuarka Dorla Nature Reserve has the following mission statement:-

“Our main aim and objective is environmental preservation and management of the bushland from River Reserve Road to Weir Street and including Russell Reserve.”

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FRIENDS OF MOGGS CREEK

Contact:
John Dangerfield Phone: (03) 5289 6644

Newsletter:
As required

Aims:
This is a small but very dedicated group, which meets weekly, late afternoons. The group is working to eradicate environment weeds in the Moggs Creek area, replanting indigenous species where appropriate. It is hoped to restore Moggs Creek as near as possible to its original condition. The group has worked with the Surf Coast Shire to obtain a footbridge across the Creek.

On a number of occasions the group has been involved with the organisation of a large task force (up to50 people) to clear the area of Coast Tea Tree which has invaded the settlement since the 1983 fires.

The Friends of Moggs Creek works in association with the Surf Coast Shire, and is supported by ANGAIR Inc and the Friends of Angahook-Lorne State Park.

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FRIENDS OF POINT ADDIS MARINE NATIONAL PARK

Contact:
Contact: Bronwyn Spark
Address: 3 Point Addis Road, Bellbrae 3228
E-mail: spark@pipeline.com.au
Phone: (03) 5263 2224

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FRIENDS OF QUEENS PARK, LORNE

Contact:
Nancy Rashleigh Phone: (03) 5289 1025

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00am.

Subscription:
$5.00 per year

The aim of the group is to care for the park and the environment, which consists of 64 acres including Teddys Lookout. This park was gazetted as a permanent Public Park in 1882, and the aim of the group is that the Park will be available to tourists and the people of Lorne forever and a day.

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FRIENDS OF TAYLOR PARK

Contact:
Eion Beaton Phone: (03) 5261 5290

Meetings:
Working bees are held every 2^nd Saturday of the month at 10am. Meetings as needed following working bees.

Aims:
The group’s objective is to assist in maintenance of Taylor Park.

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JAN JUC COAST ACTION

Contact:
PO Box 196, Torquay 3228. Phone: 52 619901 or iedwards@ncable.net.au

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the first Sunday of every months, 10am – location varies.

Newsletter:
Mailed to members every 6 months.

Subscription:
$3.00 single $5 family

Aims:
The group works for the preservation and revegetation of Jan Juc coastline with indigenous species and the removal of environmental weeds, erosion control and provision of tracks and lookouts.

The long-term aim is to restore this area of coastline in the direction of what it might have been like before settlement, clearing, grazing, rabbits and cars.

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LAKE MODEWARRE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

Contact:
Brian Gane Phone: (03) 5266 1401 E-mail: bgane@swift.net.au

Meetings:
Quarterly

Aims:
Lake Modewarre Committee of Management’s charter is to manage the public access areas around Lake Modewarre and it’s reserve pavilion. Its focus is to provide recreational opportunities for all users, improve water quality and reduce nutrient and silt inflow. The Lake Modewarre Committee of Management is answerable to the Surf Coast Shire.

Running Postman

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LANDCARE

Torquay Landcare
Contact: Jim Barson (03) 5261 5133 or John Bowman (03) 5289 6679

Corangamite Landcare Facilitator
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Phone: (03) 5232 9100

Surf Coast and Inland Plains Network
PO Box 431, Torquay 3228. Contact: Andrew Boyle 0408 661 240 or Jeanette Spittle 0423 325 664, email: attunga@webaxs.net.
www.livinglandcare.org.au

Geelong Landcare
(Including Barrabool Hills) Department of Primary Industries Geelong Phone: (03) 5266 1241

Upper Barwon Landcare Network
Contact:
Coordinator 4/454 Murray Street COLAC VIC 3250 Phone: (03) 5231 6394

Superb Fairy Wrens

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LORNECARE

Contact:
Michael Callanan Phone: 5289 1886 Mob: 0408 891 886 E-mail: lornecare@iprimus.com.au

Alain Purnell Phone: 5289 2906 Mob: 0417031905 E-mail: alainpurnell@bigpond.com

Newsletter:
Bi-monthly newsletters sent to members.

Working Bees:
Working bees are held on the third Sunday of the month. Details appear in the “Town by Town” section of the “Echo” and are highlighted in the “Lorne Independent” each month, as well on notices at several places in town.

Aims:
To take the leading role in implementing the community-based tasks in the Erskine River and Stony Creek Catchment Plan and in carrying out other activities that contribute to maintaining and enhancing the environment of Lorne as “a place of natural beauty and special significance”.

Sugar Glider

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OTWAY AGROFORESTRY NETWORK

Contact:
Mike Edwards Phone/Fax: (03) 5237 3225

Aims:
Trees for conservation and profit

Mission Statement:
To develop a strong reliant community group and to encourage and facilitate landowner involvement in the design and management of plantations. This includes integration of commercial and habitat trees with agricultural systems for shelter, land protection and economic diversification.

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OTWAY RANGES ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK Inc. (OREN)

Contact:
C/- Apollo Bay Post Office APOLLO BAY VIC 3233 Phone: (03) 5237 7516 E-mail: propaganda@oren.org.au Website: www.oren.org.au

Meetings:
Varied

Subscription:
$15.00 single

Newsletter:
3-4 Newsletters, depending on season

Aims:
OREN is a non-profit, volunteer-based community environment network. The major campaign is stopping the logging of native forest in the Otways. Within this campaign focus is placed on issues of clear felling and its effect on water catchments. This includes the majority of the water supply for most people living in Geelong and district. OREN provides public education in conjunction with Last Chance Tours.

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SANDY GULLY LAND FOR WILDLIFE GROUP

Contact:
Joan Forster PO Box 279 AIREYS INLET VIC 3231 Phone: (03) 5289 6385

Meetings:
Meetings are held three or four times a year as required for planting/weeding.

Aims:
The aim of the group is to maintain the Gully at Aireys Inlet as a wildlife corridor, and with this in mind planting is being carried out to prevent the road crossing area eroding and washing gravel into the creek. Environmental weeds are being removed and indigenous species planted.

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SURFERS APPRECIATING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (SANE)

Contact:
Graeme Stockton Phone: (03) 5261 5773

Meetings:
General Meetings are held on the 2^nd Monday of each Month at Bells Beach Hotel, Jan Juc, 7.30pm.

Working bees are held on the 1^st Saturday of each month at Bells Reserve, 10.30am.

Subscription:
Individuals- $5.00 Biennial $50 Life Membership Corporate- $100 Biennial $250 Five Years

Aims:
The main focus of the group is the world-renowned Bells Beach Surfing Reserve. SANE’s aim is to protect the diverse flora and fauna by dealing with problems such as erosion, environmental weeds, rubbish, increased pressure from people, and feral animals. Regular meetings and working bees ensure that members participate and gain satisfaction from their involvement.

“Don’t destroy what you came to enjoy!”

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TORQUAY COAST ACTION

Contact:
Glenda Shomaly Phone/Fax: (03) 5261 6266

Meetings:
4^th Sunday of the month at 10am at pre arranged location along Whites Beach.

Aims:
A fairly small group dedicated towards shaping, restoring and maintaining the environmental integrity of the coastal dunes and associated areas between Spring Creek in Torquay and Thompson Creek, Point Impossible.

Achievements have included the removal of large woody weeds, with follow up weeding of seedlings, fencing and access tracks posts have been installed to encourage the public to keep away from fragile areas. Broad-scale dune stabilisation has been carried out in an area used for sand boarding.

Emphasis is on local revegetation along the foreshore and significant areas.

White-faced Heron

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Additional Environmental Contacts

ANGLESEA HEATH (ALCOA LEASE) CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

Contact:
Elise Jeffery Alcoa of Australia Limited Power Station ANGLESEA VIC 3230 Phone: (03) 5263 3209 E-mail: elise.jeffery@alcoa.com.au

The Anglesea Heath (Alcoa Lease) is approximately 8500ha of crown land near the Anglesea Township. This land has many values for the community. Active management is required to ensure that this area, the values of which have been acknowledged by the Australian Heritage Commission, is protected and maintained in a balanced way.

The Australian Heritage Listing of the Anglesea Heath acknowledges the important conservation values of the area. These include significant areas of outstanding botanical diversity and wildlife populations which are characteristic of this bio-geographically important region.

In an attempt to conserve this valuable land, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and Alcoa of Australia Limited, who has the lease over the land, have entered into an agreement for joint management under the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act (1987). Parks Victoria is contracted by DSE to provide management services, and will be working with Alcoa of Australia Limited in effective management of the area in a similar way to the management of the National Parks.

The Anglesea Heath (Alcoa Lease) Consultative Committee will act in an advisory role to this joint partnership. The Consultative Committee consists of representatives from the Surf Coast Shire, the Geelong Environment Council, Deakin University and ANGAIR Inc. This group will actively participate in the management planning process, the implementation of the Management Plan, community education, and in monitoring the use and management of the area within the planning guidelines.

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AUSTRALASIAN NATIVE ORCHID SOCIETY (GEELONG ANOS)

Contact:
Everett Foster Secretary Phone: (03) 5243 4286

Meetings:
2nd Wednesday, Uniting Church Hall, Moorabool St, Geelong at 7.30pm.

Subscription:
Single $8.00 Family $10.00 (extra $6 per year to have bulletin posted)

Newsletter:
Monthly Bulletin contains both scientific and general information.

The Society aims to encourage the cultivation and propagation of native orchids and to discourage destruction of their habitat. Activities include field trips, speakers, displays, and the Annual Orchid Show held early in November.

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AUSTRALIAN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

Contact:
PO Box 423 BALLARAT VIC 3350 Phone: 1800 032 501 (Freecall)

Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers is Australia’s largest practical conservation Organisation completing more than 1000 conservation projects every year.

ATCV volunteers come from all walks of life. They are a part of a team working together for the preservation of the Australian environment, and sharing a sense of purpose and achievement. ATCV can be requested to assist with conservation projects.

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COAST ACTION

Contact:
Point Roadknight to Pt Campbell

Coast Action/Coast Care Facilitator 69B Harvey Street ANGLESEA VIC 3230 Phone: (03) 5263 3715 Fax: (03) 5263 3557

Altona to Pt Addis

Coast Action/Coast Care Facilitator State Government Offices PO Box 103 GEELONG VIC 3220 Phone: (03) 5226 4669 Fax: (03) 5226 4725

Website: www.dse.vic.gov.au

The Coast Action/Coastcare Program is a joint state and federal government initiative that works with local groups, individuals, schools, local councils and shires and Committees of Management, to address the problems of coastal degradation and to become actively involved in coastal management.

Coast Action/Coastcare aims to achieve these goals through:

• Training and education.
• Promoting coastal awareness through educational activities and events, such as the summer activities program, and to provide skill development and training for community groups and land managers.
• Supporting individuals and groups in coastal management.
• Providing resources (advice, funding, labour) for coast and marine community projects such as revegetation and restoration, pest plant control, habitat protection, coastal infrastructure and community education.
• Encouraging networks and links between the community and land management agencies to help manage the coast.

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COMMUNITY FIREGUARD

Contact:
Community Education Coordinator Barwon/Corangamite Area 115B Broomfield St COLAC VIC 3250 Phone: (03) 5232 1923 Fax: (03) 5231 1370 E-mail: w.fox@cfa.vic.gov.au

Community Fireguard is a community education program designed to reduce the loss of lives and homes in bushfires. The basis for the program is the fact that many people may have to face a fire without the support of the CFA, which cannot provide every person and home with individual protection during a major bushfire. Community Fireguard encourages community participation in improving bushfire safety. It is made up of small groups which may simply be a few neighbours living in an area.

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COMMUNITY WATERWATCH PROGRAM

Contact:
Barwon Water 61 Ryrie Street GEELONG VIC 3220

Bernardette Van Noordenburg Phone: (03) 5226 9273

Michelle Anderson Phone: (03) 5226 9268

E-mail: waterwatch@barwonwater.vic.gov.au Website: www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au

Barwon Water coordinates a community WaterWatch program involving a number of school community groups and Landcare groups within the Surf Coast Shire. Monitoring of local waterways for physical and chemical parameters of both water quality and stream condition assists with an understanding of the health of our local waterways. Data collected and recorded also assists with monitoring the decline or improvement of our local rivers and streams.

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CORANGAMITE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Contact:
64 Dennis Street COLAC VIC 3250 Phone: (03) 5232 9100 Fax: (03) 5232 2759 E-mail: info@ccma.vic.gov.au

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) was established in July 1997 to achieve the effective integration and delivery of land, water and vegetation programs throughout the region. The Corangamite catchment region is large and diverse, incorporating the cities of Ballarat, Colac and Geelong; the Bellarine Peninsula; and the coastal towns of Anglesea, Apollo Bay, Lorne, Port Campbell and Torquay. The region contains four primary drainage basins feeding the main rivers.

The degradation issues that have the greatest impact on the economic, social and environmental values of the region are: pest plants (ragwort, serrated tussock and furze/gorse) and pest animals (rabbits and foxes); biodiversity decline; ground-water quality; changed land use; water erosion; eutrophication (high levels of nutrients encouraging algal growth); salinity and soil erosion.

Mission:
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s mission is

-‘The sustainable development of natural resource-basedindustries, the protection of land and water resources and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage

Vision:
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s vision is The Corangamite community managing land and water resources based on an understanding of and a commitment to sustainable use, conservation and rehabilitation of those resources’

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DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT

(Department of Primary Industries)

Contact:
Phone: 136 186 (cost of local call) Website: www.dse.vic.gov.au

Local Contacts:

Anglesea (03) 5263 3712 Colac (03) 5233 5533 Geelong (03) 5226 4667

The Department of Sustainability and Environment is responsible for functions relating to primary industries, natural resources, environment and public and private lands throughout the State.

The Department of Sustainability and Environment contributes to the achievement of the Government’s goals through:

• Generating wealth through industry and natural resource development.
• Protecting the State’s natural resources for the long-term benefit of all Victorians.
• Improving the quality of life of all Victorians.
• Providing integrated and coordinated land information systems on which customers can confidently rely.

The major programs are:

• Agricultural industries.
• Catchment Management and Sustainable Agriculture
• Forests Management.
• Flora and Fauna.
• Fisheries.
• Land Management and Resource Information.
• Agriculture Quality Assurance.
• Fire Suppression and Control.
• National Parks.
• Minerals and Petroleum.
• Water Reform.

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ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ENVAC)

Contact:
Environment Coordinator Surf Coast Shire PO Box 350 TORQUAY VIC 3228

Phone: (03) 5261 0600 Fax: (03) 5261 4527
E-mail: environment@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

The Environment Advisory Committee (ENVAC) is responsible for advising the Surf Coast Shire on environment and conservation issues and policies relevant to the Surf Coast Shire. The Committee consists of a Surf Coast Shire councillor appointed by Council, a representative from the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, and 12 community representatives of various geographic background and expertise with a commitment to the objectives of the Committee.

ENVAC meets monthly at the Surf Coast Shire office. The objectives of the Environment Advisory Committee are to:

• Seek the protection, sustainment and enhancement of the natural, built and cultural environment as outlined in the Surf Coast Shire Environment and Conservation Plan.
• Assist in achieving the community vision as espoused in the Surf Coast Shire 2020 Vision - A Preferred Future.
• Additional responsibilities of ENVAC will be to:
• Initiate discussion on environment and conservation issues relevant to the Surf Coast Shire, and provide a report to Council.
• Provide advice to the Surf Coast Shire Conservation Officer, and other staff and councillors as appropriate.
• Support, review and monitor the implementation of the Surf Coast Shire Environment and Conservation Plan.
• Provide advice on the preparation of the State of the Environment Report for the Surf Coast Shire.

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FLORA AND FAUNA ACTION GROUP

Contact:
Surf Coast Shire PO Box 350 TORQUAY VIC 3228 Phone: (03) 5261 0600 E-mail: environment@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

The Flora and Fauna Action Unit was established to develop and implement actions to protect and manage the region’s flora and fauna.

The Flora and Fauna Action Group comprises representatives from DSE, DPI, Parks Victoria, Alcoa, Surf Coast Shire, Vic Roads and members of ANGAIR and LorneCare.

The objectives of the Flora and Fauna Action Group are to:

• encourage the preservation, the nurturing and, where necessary, the restoration of the natural vegetation.
• recommend and implement management programs to protect significant flora and fauna.
• develop a weed management strategy including a community education program to enable people to identify and control those plants, especially garden escapes that are invading our grasslands, coastal dunes, reserves and heathlands.
• develop and make recommendations about implementing a program to control and manage Cinnamon Fungus

Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Slaty Helmet Orchids

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SURF COAST FORESHORE COMMITTEE

Foreshore Committees are delegated management bodies appointed by State Government and charged with responsibility to manage coastal reserves excluding areas declared under the National Parks Act. Their responsibilities include on-going maintenance and development of coastal reserves consistent with directions outlined in the Victorian Coastal Strategy and approved under the Victorian Coastal Management Act

Areas of Management

Point Impossible to Bells Beach, Southside to Cumberland River

Rod Goring Phone: (03) 5261 2496 E-mail: www.torquayforeshore.com

Bells Beach to Southside

Managed by: Surf Coast Shire Phone: (03) 5261 0600

Silver Banksia

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GEELONG ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL

Contact:
Joan Lindros PO Box 4045 GEELONG VIC 3220 Phone: (03) 5258 1817 Fax: (03) 5222 4775

Meetings:
Twice monthly (1st & 3rd Thursday) at GEC rooms. New members are welcome. Please contact GEC if you are able to join a committee or become a member and assist in environmental protection and enhancement in Geelong region.

Subscription:
$15 single, $17.50 family, $7.50 concession, $20 corporate, $25 supporting.

Newsletter:
Geelong Environment Network enables other groups to share experiences.

The large number of environmental issues in which the GEC is involved require specific committees which are formed as needed. These include:

• The Otways.
• Corio Bay.
• Dredging.
• Point Lillias protection.
• West Port Phillip Conservation/Biosphere Proposal.
• Planning and development issues.
• Friends of Buckley Falls.
• Friends of Pepperdine Park.
• Anglesea Heathlands Committee.
• Barwon River including the urban Barwon and the Lough Calvert, Lake Corangamite Catchment issues
• Roadside Conservation and clearing under powerlines.
• Great Ocean Road Conservation strategy (in partnership with the ACF and the Great Ocean Road Committee).
• Swan Bay and Ramsar wetlands.
• Belmont Common Protection Committee.
• Barwon Water Liaison Committee.
• COGG Council Meeting Watch.

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GEELONG FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB Inc

Contact:
GFNC Inc PO Box 1047 GEELONG VIC 3220 Phone: (03) 5243 3916 E-mail: gfnc@vicnet.net.au

Meetings:
Karingal Community Centre, Humble Street, East Geelong commencing at 8pm.

General:
1st Tuesday monthly except January - usually an illustrated talk by speakers on a wide range of natural environmental subjects.

Plant Group:
2nd Tuesday.

Biodiversity Group:
Group excursion: Sunday following General Meeting. Group meeting: Wednesday following Group Excursion.

Bird Group:
3rd Tuesday. Group excursion: 3rd Sunday of the month.

Subscription:
Ordinary Membership $27.00.

Newsletter:
Monthly Newsletter ‘Geelong Naturalist’.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To stimulate the study and appreciation of natural history by: a) Lectures, discussions and excursions to areas displaying features of ecological interest; and b) Taking part in ecological surveys and field studies.

• To preserve and protect Australian flora and fauna.
• To issue statements and comments on proposals regarding the management of areas of ecological significance in order to aid the conservation of natural resources and protection of endangered species and habitats.
• To faithfully record information, to disseminate knowledge and to act as a source of information and opinion on matters relevant to the Association’s purposes.

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GREEN CORPS

Contact:
Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers PO Box 423 BALLARAT VIC 3350

Geelong Office: Phone: 5221 0300 Or 1800 032 501 (Free call)

Green Corps Website: wwwgreencorps.org.au

Green Corps is a Commonwealth Government initiative program employing young trainees to gain practical experience and accredited training through involvement in environmental and heritage conservation projects throughout Australia.

Green Corps is managed by Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers.

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GREENING AUSTRALIA VICTORIA

Contact:
Bushcare Support Officer 454 Murray Street COLAC VIC 3250 Phone: (03) 5231 6910

Subscription:
$20.00 Individual member

Membership discounts. Newsletter.

Greening Australia Victoria is an independent, non-government and not for profit organisation. The aim is to assist Australians to achieve sustainable land and water management, primarily through improving vegetation management practices. The vision is to improve land productivity, habitats and biodiversity for future generations. Greening Australia Victoria is contracted to assist community groups, farmers and industry to undertake revegetation works.

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LAND FOR WILDLIFE

Contact:
Department of Sustainability and Environment Phone: 136186 (cost of local call)

The Land for Wildlife scheme is a voluntary nature conservation program, which acknowledges the efforts of landholders that are protecting wildlife habitat on private (or community owned) land. The program aims to support the maintenance and enhancement of native flora and fauna in a way that attempts to integrate nature conservation with other land management objectives. Properties are visited by the Land for Wildlife Extension Officer who assesses the natural attributes of the property, focusing on the presence of retained or re-established native vegetation and other wildlife habitat. Before admission to the scheme, the landholder will need to establish that it is intended to manage the property within the aims of the scheme.

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MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE

Contact:
Weerona Parade PO Box 114 QUEENSCLIFF VIC 3225 Phone: (03) 5258 3344

The Marine Discovery Centre assists people of all ages in discovering the wonders of our unique temperate marine environments. Its mission is to increase people’s awareness and understanding of the marine environment with a view towards its conservation. The Centre conducts a range of activities including rock-pool rambles, mudflat tours, Port Phillip Bay cruises, snorkelling, canoeing, sand dune revegetation and much more. The Centre also runs a volunteer program and encourages people who live in the Geelong region to become volunteers.

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MUNICIPAL FIRE PREVENTION COMMITTEE

Contact:
Surf Coast Shire PO Box 350 TORQUAY VIC 3228 Phone: (03) 5261 0600 Fax: (03) 5261 4527

The Municipal Fire Prevention Committee (MFPC) is a Surf Coast Shire Committee comprised of representatives from all local CFA Brigades, and other authorities with responsibility for fire management.

The MFPC advises the Shire on strategic and priority fire prevention works for the municipality.

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PARKS VICTORIA

Contact:
Phone 131 963 (cost of a local call)

LORNE:
Ranger-In-Charge
86 Polwarth Road LORNE VIC 3232
Phone: (03) 5289 1732 Fax: (03) 5289 1674

COLAC:
Ranger-In-Charge
83 Gellibrand Street COLAC VIC 3250
Phone: (03) 5233 5533 Fax: (03) 5231 3823

Parks Victoria is a statutory authority with a Chief Executive Officer. Parks Victoria is contracted by the Department of Sustainability and Environment to provide management services under the national Parks Act. Within the Surf Coast Shire, Parks Victoria is responsible for management of the Angahook-Lorne National Park and the various flora reserves, nature reserves and wetlands. Parks Victoria also worked in conjunction with the Department of Sustainability and Environment, Alcoa Australia Limited and the Anglesea Heath Consultative Committee to develop and implement a management plan for the Alcoa Lease area.

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Contact:
Economic Development and Tourism Manager PO Box 350 TORQUAY VIC 3228 Phone: (03) 5261 0600 Fax: (03) 5261 4527 E-mail: info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

The Rural Development Committee (RDC) is responsible for advising the Surf Coast Shire about rural issues. The Committee is comprised of 15 members who have been selected from expressions of interest to represent the rural communities within the Shire. A Surf Coast Shire Councillor is also a member of the Committee.

The RDC meets monthly at the Shire Offices.

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AUTHORITY VICTORIA

Contact:
Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria Ground floor, 215 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Phone: (03) 9655 3232 Infoline: 1300 363 744 Facsimile: (03) 9655 3255 E-mail: info@seav.vic.gov.au Website: www.seav.vic.gov.au

Advisory service:
Free information and advice on household energy efficiency and renewable energy topics.

Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria is an independent State Government Authority that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy savings to the Victorian community. By being energy efficient, your household or business can help our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You can also save hundreds of dollars a year on energy bills and be more comfortable all year round.

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SURFRIDER FOUNDATION - SURF COAST BRANCH

Contact:
John Foss, PO Box 508, TORQUAY VIC 3228. Phone: (03) 5261 2767 E-mail: jfoss@ozemail.com.au Website: www.surfrider.org.au

Meetings:
First Wednesday of the month at Torquay Hotel.

Membership:
Individuals $30, students/seniors $15, families $50, life membership $300

Aims:
Surfrider Foundation is a community based environment group aiming to protect coastal and marine environments through conservation, activism, research and education.

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TORQUAY LANDCARE

Contacts:
Postal address : Secretary PO Box 431, Torquay, 3228. (email: tjbrown@melbpc.org.au )
President: Jim Barson : (03) 5261 5133 Treasurer: Marie Iacobucci (03) 5261 4904
Secretary: David Bell: (03) 5261 5420 Promotions: John Bowman (03) 5289 6679

Meetings: Normally four General Meetings annually with Committee Meetings every month except December on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at either the Bellbrae Tennis Club or Connewarre Hall.

Newsletter:
Newsletter and Meeting Agenda normally arrives a few days prior to event.

Subscription: $10.

Aims: Torquay Landcare is active in all macro-environmental issues related to sustainable land stewardship, productivity and resource use. We promote the ethic of `Duty of Care` for all landowners. Our major land reclamation activities in the broader, conventional, rural areas are, nowadays, largely supported and organised by our `umbrella` - SCIPN (Surf Coast and Inland Plains Network). Administrative umbrellas are necessary now to represent many Landcare and like-minded environmental groups to deal with funding and other negotiations with various bureaucracies. We still deal directly with many issues relating to our above charter and conduct as many field and promotional activities as we can handle. These activities are designed to be a pleasant way to spend some time as well as being educational. As climate change increasingly bites we will have to really heed the message of quality stewardship of our resources. The two local, free newspapers carry regular notices about coming events and website with appropriate linkages is www.torquaylandcare.org.au.

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TRUST FOR NATURE

Contact: Chris Lindorff, Regional Manager, Corangamite – Postal: c/- Anakie Post Office, Anakie, VIC 3221, Phone: 0437 952 421 E-mail: chrisl@tfn.org.au. Trust for Nature is a non-profit organisation that works to protect important native vegetation remnants on private land.

Voluntary conservation covenants, or outright purchase (to be either re-sold with a covenant, given to the Crown for inclusion into the public reserve system, or managed by the Trust) are the main ways protection can be achieved.

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WASTEWISE PROGRAM

Contact:
Regional Education Officer Barwon Regional Waste Management Group PO Box 6066 HIGHTON VIC 3226 Phone: (03) 5277 9656

The Barwon Regional Waste Management Group was formed in December 1997 in accordance with the Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 1996 and is one of sixteen waste management groups across the state of Victoria. The Barwon Region includes the Surf Coast Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Colac Otway Shire and Borough of Queenscliff. The Group’s objective is to provide a framework for strategic regional waste management planning.

A Waste Wise Surf Coast is one where all sectors of that community:

• Are aware and accept responsibility for the environmental impact of the waste and litter they produce.
• Make a conscious effort to minimise waste and litter in all facets of their lives.
• Understand that while RECYCLING is good, REUSING is better and REDUCING is the best.

  

  Holly Lomatia

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WATHAURONG ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE Ltd

Contact:
Cultural Heritage Protection Officer Lot 52 Morgan Street NORTH GEELONG VIC 3215 Phone: (03) 5277 0044 Fax: (03) 5278 4123

The Wathaurong Co-operative provides a range of services to meet the needs of the Koori community. The Cultural Officer can be contacted as a source for cultural heritage history, and cultural site management. A Cultural Site Inspector is responsible for monitoring registered Aboriginal Affairs Victoria sites, and also to act as a tour guide and cultural interpreter.

Surf Coast Shire Environment Unit Staff Ruth Hurst and Kayelene Traynor Country Cartographics Surf Coast Shire