CW Submission to ESC re No Investments in Fossil Fuel Industries – March 7th 2018

Posted on 2018-03-07 by admin

Submission to Eurobodalla Shire Council.
Amended Investment Policy   Ref. No. EOO4623
Due date Wednesday 7th March 2018

Coastwatchers supports and endorses Council’s policy to exit investment in fossil fuel industries.

Coastwatchers urges all Councillors to vote for the Amended Investment Policy, to support “investing with financial institutions that do not invest in, or finance the fossil fuel industry”.

We recognise that it is not desirable to delay this decision, however, we are growing increasingly concerned about logging industry proposals under new long term Regional Forestry Agreements to use native forests for feedstock to power stations and domestic heating, euphemistically described as biomass for renewable (clean) energy. Continue reading →

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President’s Report 2017 AGM

Posted on 2018-02-19 by admin

The 2017 AGM was held at Tomakin Community Hall on October 28th 2017.

It is with pleasure that I welcome members and friends today.

In the 2016-2017 financial year we have held 6 Coastwatchers committee meetings. Though technically outside that in August, the Moruya Forest Forum was arguably a high point with an attendance of around 100 members and friends. This was a timely event in light of the recent renewed interest in logging the forests of Batemans Bay and Mogo. Continue reading →

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“Predetermined Outcome” prompts green groups to ditch NSW forest talks – Sydney Morning Herald

Posted on 2018-02-19 by admin

Please click here to read the article on the SMH website.

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Coastal Management Report Feb 9th 2018

Posted on 2018-02-18 by admin

Please note that the reports formerly called CEMAC Reports in the Coastwatchers website will from now be called Coastal Management Reports.

Background

The NSW Government is working to deliver a new legislative and regulatory framework to better equip coastal communities to respond to existing and emerging coastal challenges and opportunities. Continue reading →

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Media Release Feb 14th 2018 – South Coast Conservationists Rally Against Rotten Forest Deals (Regional Forest Agreements)

Posted on 2018-02-15 by admin

Coastwatchers, other conservation groups and supporters are today rallying at Batemans Bay to protest plans by the Turnbull and Berejiklian governments to lock up 2 million hectares of public forests, hand them over to big business like the Eden Wood Chip Mill and throw away the key. Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Alert! Save the Forests – Batemans Bay Forest Rally and ‘Drop In’ on DPI – Donate your lunch hour on 14 Feb 2018

Posted on 2018-02-12 by admin

Dear Coastwatchers Members and Friends

As promised here is an update on action in Batemans Bay next Wednesday 14 February 2018 (see below if you missed this ).

RFA Community Consultation Drop In (aka GreenWash) – Coachhouse Marina Resort 49 beach Road Batemans Bay12.30pm to 2.00pm Wednesday 14 February 2018 Continue reading →

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Renewables Forum Moruya Golf Club Feb 20

Posted on 2018-02-12 by admin

Interested in energy prices, renewables, climate change? Please come along to this free community forum with Mark Butler, Labor’s Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and NSW Senator Jenny McAllister. Have your opportunity for input and hear directly from Mark Butler about Labor’s policies with regards to energy, renewables and climate change.

Tuesday Feb 20th, 6pm at Moruya Golf Club.

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Unusual Ecological Phenomena Survey

Posted on 2018-02-10 by admin

The survey of unusual ecological phenomena, being run by researchers at the University of Adelaide, has been extended until the 5th of March 2018 to give more people the chance to participate. The information collected with this survey will help researchers to understand what unusual ecological phenomena are being observed and how natural resource managers respond to them. This information will help to inform conservation planning and policy.

The survey will be open until Monday 5th March 2018.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the researchers at uep_survey@adelaide.edu.au or phone (08) 8313 1039.

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NSW Government SEPP Review

Posted on 2018-02-10 by admin

SEPP 55 (Remediation of Land) and the Managing Contaminated Land Planning Guidelines have been reviewed as part of the Government’s SEPP review program.

The Department is exhibiting an Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) for a new Remediation of Land SEPP, as well as draft Planning Guidelines, for comment. Submissions are due 31 March 2018.

Feedback is sought on the Explanation of Intended Effect and draft Planning Guidelines. You can make an online submission here and more information is available at www.planning.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 305 695.

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Australia’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy

Posted on 2018-02-10 by admin

The Department of the Environment and Energy is seeking feedback on this strategy and action inventory for 2018-30.

The draft revised strategy is open to public comment until Friday 16 March 2018.

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