WHAT’S NEW !
# 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
# Latest news on sewage spill – it’s all good
# California is harnessing solar power thanks to a big battery boom, providing a glimpse into Australia’s energy future
# News on the sewer spill Kalimna Drive, Mornington
# Report on the Presentation by Elish Roberts on the Southern Brown Bandicoot
# Report on the July Working Bee at the Pine Ave Dog Park
# Report on the July Working Bee on the Beleura Cliff Path
# Progress Report on the reopening of the Beleura Cliff Path
# Growing hope for the world’s fastest parrot
# Help save our dingoes
# Yes, Australia’s environment is on a depressing path – but $7 billion a year would transform it
# Estuaries and coastlines capture most plastic before it gets out to-sea, giving us a chance to stop ocean pollution
# Open Space Strategy workshop with Friends Groups
# This Saturday – Dig into bandicoot territory!
# Victory: VCAT rejects The Great Wall of Frankston
# A lifetime of love for the charismatic narwhal
# Have your say on the development strategy for the Port of Hastings
# BERG Winter Newsletter, 2024
# News from theMornington Railway Reserve
# Devilbend Foundation May Newsletter
# Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network Newsletter – July 2024
# Latest offerings from FriendsNET – July 15 and 16
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.
