Environment
Agnes Falls roaring video
Video of Agnes Falls on Monday 4 June 2012 when many parts of Gippsland were flooding. See also this article about Agnes Falls.
Beyond Zero Emissions
Beyond Zero Emissions is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. “Our core goal is to develop blueprints for the implementation of climate change solutions that will rapidly reduce emissions and give our [...]
Conservation Society in Foster
The South Gippsland Conservation Society is a not-for-profit organisation based in Inverloch, with a local branch in Foster. Founded in 1976, we have a stable membership of about 300. The [...]
Corner Inlet’s sustainable seafood!
As more of us are thinking about sustainable seafood choices at this time of year, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and the University of Technology, Sydney, have announced the results [...]
Dangers of Fracking
This website by Linda Dong is an excellent visual tool to easily understand what impact Hydraulic Fracturing has on the environment. It uses US statistics and references but the impacts [...]
Earth shattering: mining induced seismic activity
Mining-induced seismic activity is discussed in this radio interview with geo-chemist, John Polglase, who has a particular interest in earthquakes. John was interviewed by Ruby Vincent for A Question of Balance. [...]
Energy Innovation Co-op
The Energy Innovation Co-operative is a community-based environment group that operates across South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Cardinia shires. Current Programs Southern Solar Hub: An educational and supportive program for [...]
Hard waste collection for South Gippsland
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is introducing an annual hard waste collection service for residential properties, following requests from the community. “The process will differ from what many might consider a [...]
Opt out of phone book deliveries!
There are more than 22.5 million books printed in 2009-10 (52,000 tonnes of paper). To opt out call Sensis on 1800 810 211. We tried to find an online method of [...]
South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN)
The South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN), through community action, helps to preserve, protect and enhance the environment of South Gippsland. The Landcare community in South Gippsland, along with Government management [...]
South Gippsland Weeds
Weed identification and control in South Gippsland. South Gippsland Weeds is supporting community in tackling weeds and pest animals. A weed is a plant that establishes itself outside its normal [...]
Sustainable Gippsland
Sustainable Gippsland is a group of people interested in sustainable living and industry in the Gippsland region. This page is a space for people to come together to share information [...]
Tarwin Catchment Enhancement Project
Landcare is looking for remnant gems! The upper reaches of the Tarwin Catchment are the focus of a project aimed at projecting highest quality remnant vegetation and improving water quality. [...]
Underwater Observatory for Port Welshpool Long Jetty
Introductory info on the Underwater Observatory for Port Welshpool Long Jetty to appear here soon. For the most recent news visit our neighbors at the Welshpool Community Website
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