Mornington Environment Association Inc. (MEA)
From The Conversation (18/11/24)… As Australia privatises nature repair, the cheapest approach won’t save our threatened species Australia is a world-leader in species extinction and environmental decline. So great is the problem, the federal government now wants to harness money from the private sectorto pay for…
In our November working bee we focused on Red Bluff, inspected new developments and hand weeded around significant flora, liberating weeping grass (Microlaena stipoides) and Kneed Wallaby-grass (Rytidosperma geniculatum). The weeds targeted were: Vulpia bromoides (Squirrel-tail Fescue), Briza maxima (Large Quaking-grass), Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldt-grass),…
From ABC News (14/11/24)… Western Green Energy Hub plan sees scientist renew calls for Nullarbor World Heritage listing Stefan Eberhard gives a surprising answer when asked to describe the Nullarbor. There’s no mention of treeless plains, endless saltbush, or relentless sun. The ecologist speaks…
From Reneweconomy (15/11/24)… World’s biggest wind and solar hydrogen hub planned for south-west Australia The world’s biggest renewable energy hub – comprising an astonishing 50 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity – has been proposed for the southern coast of Western Australia to create…
From Victoria National Parks Association (26/10/24)… Victoria is updating its ‘code of practice for bushfire management on public land’ Remember when the forests in Dandenong Ranges National Park were on the chopping block? And how our collective action helped dramatically reduce the ‘storm clean-up’ damage?…
From FriendsNET (23/10.24)… Dark Sky Victoria highlights how light pollution impacts wildlife International Dark-Sky Association Victoria Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation. IDAVic has been formed from a group of like minded Victorians who want to see the quality of the night sky retained for…
MEA Annual General Meeting – September 9 The Annual General Meeting of the Mornington Environment Association will be held on Thursday 12th September, at 7pm at the Currawong Community Centre, Currawong Street, Mornington All comers welcome. RSVP would be appreciated though not essential.Our guest speaker will be Scott…
August Working Bee at Mills Beach It was fantastic to be back today! We had a new member, Jacob, join us and together with Jan, Anne, Maddie and I we tackled the weeds down the Bath Street path, mainly focusing on the lower end. We…
Progress Report on Reopening of Beleura Cliff path Each month we will put out a brief run-down of progress towards the reopening. For years the Friends of the Beleura Cliff Path has put out a monthly report on our work bees, focussed on ecology. A…
From The Conversation (24/7/24)… Yes, Australia’s environment is on a depressing path – but $7 billion a year would transform it The condition of Australia’s environment continues to decline. Many Australians wonder if it’s possible to reverse this depressing trajectory – and our landmark assessment…