WHAT’S NEW !
# Latest News from DEECA for Volunteers and Landcarers
# 215 million hectares of forest – an area bigger than Mexico – could grow back by itself if we can just leave it alone
# Ancient mud reveals Australia’s burning history over the past 130 000 years – and shows a way through our fiery future
# Recycling wastewater to drive water security
# Green Links grant round 2 open – apply by 5th December
# The making of Australia’s first Dark Sky Community at Carrickalinga
# Want genuine progress towards restoring nature?Follow these 4 steps
# Help Victoria update its Code of Practice for bushfire management on public land
# Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network October Newsletter
# News from Carbon Positive Australia
# Dark Sky Victoria Brochure
# Friends of Mills Beach and Friends of Tanti Creek Combined Working Bee
# MEA Annual General Meeting, September 9
# August Working Bee at Mills Beach
# Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network July Newsletter
# Scientists saved crocs from cane toads by making them sick
# Antarctic heat, wild Australian winter: what’s happening to the weather and what it means for the rest of the year
MEA Objectives are:
- Work to protect existing positive qualities of the natural and human environment, including flora, fauna, the foreshore, the public and private land, the sea bead, waterways and the structures of historical significance.
- work to ensure the environment enhances rather than damages natural systems.
- where appropriate work to suport, oppose or amend development proposals which impact the natural or human environment.
- continue the campaign to defend the foreshore – our initial objective.
- cooperate or affiliate with other organisations with similar goals.
What MEA does:
- Works with our friends groups to protect and increase indigenous vegetation.
- Coordinates a local Clean Up Australia Day campaign.
- Educates students and the public through restoration projects, monitoring nest boxes and encouraging awareness and participation.
- Undertakes Waterwatch water quality monitoring in local creeks, waterways and the sea.
- Promotes removal of rubbish from beaches, storm water drains and roads.
- Supports the conservation of historic buildings and precincts.
- Increases awareness through newsletters, local media, our website, letters to the Governments and friends groups.
- Works with local community networks.
- Represents members’ interests with the Shire and other government agencies.
- Representation on Shire focus groups regarding Mornington harbour and surrounds to protect against environmental damage through infrastructure expansion.
- Advocates on peninsula development proposals including State plans for vegetation, green wedge and fire protection.
FRIENDS GROUPS
Our affiliated friends groups are volunteers. Groups have monthly working bees which include plant propagation, seeding, planting and weeding followed by morning tea.
