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#89 From: "Trudi Duffield" <tduffield@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 2:48 am
Subject:: "How Precious is our Water? conference- April 29th, 2005
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The Murray Darling Association is holding a Conference titled How Precious is
our water? in the Barossa Valley on April 29th, 2005 discussing the needs and
uses of water.  The Conference is aiming to exchange information between the
rural upper and lower urban regions, and is based around how South Australia
uses its Murray Darling Basin water allocation.

Speakers include Hon Karlene Maywald, Peter Toome, Peter Dillon and Joe Keynes.
Check out the attached flyer for further information.

Please contact Trudi for a registration form or visit the website at:
www.mda.asn.au

Cheers,
Trudi

Trudi Duffield
Marketing and Promotions Officer
Murray Darling Association Inc. [Adelaide Office]

Post  PO Box 89 Rundle Mall
      	 Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Tele  + 61 8 8226 0511
Fax    + 61 8 8226 0584

Web 	 www.mda.asn.au

Are you interested in being a member of the Murray Darling Association?
The Association welcomes new members and their involvement in our
various activities. We encourage you to become part of the largest
non-government, not for profit organisation with an interest in the
future of the Murray-Darling Basin. Click on the link to be a member
<http://www.mda.asn.au/go/membership>

www.savethemurray.com An Internet portal dedicated to educating,
engaging and empowering the community to clean up and protect the health
of the River Murray and its surrounds.

#88 From: Bruce Boyes <bruce_r_boyes@...>
Date: Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:44 am
Subject:: Weeds Education; Green Building & Design; Western Sydney Transport
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1. Weed Education

 

Lord of the Weeds Competition (Secondary Students)

 

Due to the huge success of the “Lord of the Weeds” competition in 2004, the competition will run again in 2005.

 

In this competition, students study a local weedy area and complete a report describing the area, the weeds and suggest the most suitable strategy/ies.  In 2004 due to the high quality of reports a total of $3500 prize money was offered to the school with the winning reports.  To find out more, to view the 2004 winning reports, visit www.weeds.crc.org.au, and follow the link to “for schools”.  Alternatively contact Susanna Greig Susanna Greig,

 

Educational Officer, CRC for Australian Weed Management, Ph. (02) 6773 2809 Fax: (02) 6773 3238 susanna.greig@...  Please note entries close 24 May 2005.

 

Ghastly Guests Unit of Work (Upper Primary Students)

 

The CRC is currently looking to find upper primary teachers nationwide interested to be involved in the limited release of a unit of work based on weed awareness issues, which has been developed.  The unit will be printed and ready for teachers involved in the limited release by the end of April 2005 for teaching in term 2, (Tasmania) and term 3, (all other states).

 

This unit is linked to the curriculum documents in each state and territory and is an integrated unit with predominantly environmental, science and English learning activities.  Resources such as worksheets and colour images are provided with the suggested lesson activities.  The activities in the unit will last for approximately 10 weeks (or 1 term) if 2-3 hours are dedicated to it each week.

 

To date this unit has been taught by teachers’ nationwide, feedback collected and modifications made accordingly.  To ensure this becomes a high quality long lasting resource, teachers involved in the limited release will be asked to complete a 2 page questionnaire to provide feedback after teaching the unit.

 

If you would like to find out more, contact Susanna Greig Susanna Greig, Educational Officer, CRC for Australian Weed Management, Ph. (02) 6773 2809 Fax: (02) 6773 3238 susanna.greig@...

 

2. Green Building & Design

 

Green Building & Design 2005

10 - 11 May, Storey Hall, RMIT University, Melbourne.
When Going Green Make Dollars and Sense

 

'Sustainable Design' is increasingly a requirement in both home and office construction.  Building on the 'Five Star' approach for homes, Victoria is in the process of developing a new State framework similar to NSW's 'BASIX'; then there are the energy revisions to the Building Code, ESD planning requirements from Local Governments, and voluntary rating schemes Green Star, ABGR and NABERS.  But can a clear business case for 'green' be made?  Are compliance costs crippling high-profile projects?  And how do clients and project teams negotiate the maze of regulatory requirements and ratings tools now available?

 

In a growing number of areas innovative financial products and regulatory reform are combining to ensure that sustainability makes both dollars and sense.  The implications for the broader economy, and Australia’s environmental profile, are profound.

 

RMIT's highly respected 'Green Building & Design' course brings together practitioners, projects and policy makers to critically discuss and address these questions.

 

For enrolment information go to http://cbs.rmit.edu.au/ and search for 'green building'.  For course content enquiries contact Andrew Walker-Morison on 03 9925 3902 andrew.walker-morison@...

 

A flyer will be forthcoming shortly.

 

3. Western Sydney Transport

 

Getting There is a monthly email newsletter provided as a service to people interested in socially just, sustainable transport, prepared by the Western Sydney Community Forum.  Fore more information, email christinel@...

 

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#87 From: AAEE <aaeeau@...>
Date: Tue Mar 8, 2005 1:42 am
Subject:: Packaging Council Education Activities
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Please follow the link to the first monthly issue of Packaging Education Expose (PackEE) which gives you an outline of the Packaging Council of Australia's education activities to date. Click below to view;

http://www.packcoun.com.au/packee.html.

Tania Sacco
Packaging Council of Australia
Ph: 03 9690 1955/Fax: 03 9690 3524
Email: education@...
Website: www.packcoun.com.au



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#86 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
Date: Mon Mar 7, 2005 3:59 am
Subject:: Urban NRM Network Update - 4 March 2005
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7 March 2005
 
Australian Urban NRM Network Update
 
Newsletter of the Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM)
 

 
Feel free to forward this email to your contacts.
If you are not a network member and would like to join, see details at the bottom of this page.
 
In this issue:
  • Focus on Seaweek 2005
  • Network News
  • New Events
  • Full Events Listing for 2005
  • About the Australian Urban NRM Network
 
Focus on Seaweek 2005
Seaweek 2005, which has the theme 'Save our Sharks', commenced on Sunday 6 March and continues until 13 March.  Seaweek 2005 is coordinated nationally by the Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) Inc. www.mesa.edu.au
 
Visit the Seaweek 2005 website www.mesa.edu.au/seaweek2005/default.asp for more information on:
  • Seaweek 2005 events throughout Australia.
  • The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Web Quest 'Save our Sharks'.
  • Student and adult shark information sheets.
  • The MESA Seaweek 2005 activities booklet.
  • ‘Sharks @ School’, which will use the Internet and live video streaming technology to bring the thrill of discovery into the classroom by taking students and their teachers on an exciting underwater adventure.
  • And much more.
 
Network News
200 members!
Since the last issue of Australian Urban NRM Network Update, membership of the Network has grown to more than 200 members.  Thank-you to all of you for your support!
Welcome to new moderator
The initiator and moderator of the Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM), Bruce Boyes, is leaving the Regional NRM Facilitator position with the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority (SMCMA) to take up a new position with the Australian Research Institute for Education in Sustainability (ARIES) at Macquarie University (for more information visit http://www.aries.mq.edu.au/).
 
UrbNRM welcomes SMCMA Regional NRM Facilitator Judy Christie (Judy.Christie@...) to the moderation role, with Bruce still assisting to ensure continuity.
Looking for information?
If you are looking for information on any aspect of urban NRM, don't forget the comprehensive "Links" section of the Australian Urban NRM Network website http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/UrbNRM/ which is accessible to anyone (that is, you don't need a Yahoo! login ID).  If you know of other links that could be added or come across a dead or out-of-date link, please contact UrbNRM-owner@...
 
New Events
The following 2005 events have been added to the UrbNRM Calendar:
  • 8th Australian Permaculture Convergence, 8 - 14 April
  • Communities in Control Conference 6 - 7 June
  • Ecopolitics XVI Conference
    4 - 6 July
  • Australian Social Policy Conference 20 - 22 July
  • 2005 Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference 21 - 23 September
  • 2nd State of Australian Cities Conference, 30 November - 2 December
  • For more information see the full 2005 events listing in the next section below or visit the calendar section of http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/UrbNRM/
     
    Full Events Listing for 2005
    Victorian Sustainable Development Conference 2005
    15 - 16 March 2005, Melbourne
    This conference will bring together Victorian Government Ministers and heads of
    department, industry leaders, scientists, conservationists and others to discuss the current and future directions and frameworks for sustainability in Victoria, and will review how it will affect Victorian local government, business and the community. The conference will provide an opportunity to evaluate progress towards sustainable objectives in a range of key areas, including water, waste management and greenhouse emissions.  For further information visit
    www.halledit.com.au/conferences/vicsustainable/Sustainability%20Conference%20Flyer.pdf
    Green Capital's "Waste Wars" Debates
    16 March 2005 Melbourne, 22 March 2005 Sydney
    Green Capital invites you to the next sustainability debate on the future for waste policy in Australia.  2005 marks a critical moment in decades of trying to deal with our waste.  Decisions will be made that will affect industry, governments and communities across the nation.  After it's first five years of operation the National Packaging Covenant (NPC) is under review.  The Covenant is an industry led self-regulatory approach to packaging waste.  Industry says that while the covenant has room for improvement, it is working and should not be replaced with a more traditional regulatory model.  Environment Groups
    have slammed the covenant, saying it's achieved almost nothing and needs to be radically reformed or replaced with demanding regulation.  For further information contact Green Capital on 02 9279 2945 or email danielle.domonek@...
    Beyond Declarations - Working Partnerships for Sustainability National Conference
    16 - 18 March 2005, Manly Pacific Hotel, Manly, NSW
    The conference is designed for all who are interested in developing effective sustainability partnerships including sustainability practitioners from all levels of government (including environmental scientists, environmental educators, social and strategic planners, engineers and councillors) and the corporate, academic and community sectors.  For further information visit www.gemspl.com.au/sustain2005
    8th Australian Permaculture Convergence
    8 - 14 April 2005, Melbourne
    The Convergence will explore how permaculture principles and practice can be used to create and teach for sustianability.  David Holmgren, permaculture co-originator, is giving a public lecture on 8 April.  For further information visit www.apc8.org.au
    National Youth Week
    9 - 17 April 2005, National
    Australia's celebration of young people.  For further information visit www.youthweek.com
    Murray Darling Association Barossa Conference "How Precious is Our Water?"
    29 April 2005, Barossa Valley, South Australia

    By being held in the Barossa Valley, South Australia the conference hopes to achieve an exchange of information between the Rural Upper and Lower Urban region about the practices being undertaken to be sustainable and awareness regarding the most important resource for our future....Water.  For further information about the Barossa Conference and other interesting events being held by the Murray Darling Association visit www.mda.asn.au and click on "Events" on the left of the page.

    Fostering Sustainable Behaviour Workshops
    April & May 2005; Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney
    Over the last several years a new approach, community-based social marketing, has
    emerged as an effective alternative for promoting sustainable behaviour.  In 2005 respected world expert, Doug McKenzie-Mohr will be holding introductory and advanced
    community-based social marketing workshops in Australia.  AWA (Australian Water Association) invites you to attend one of these workshops as it will fundamentally change the way you think about program delivery.
    Perth, Advanced Workshops (2-day), 26 & 27 April 2005, 28 & 29 April 2005
    Adelaide, Advanced Workshop (2-day), 2 & 3 May 2005
    Melbourne, Introductory Workshop (1-day), 9 May 2005
    Melbourne, Advanced Workshops (2-day), 10 & 11 May 2005, 12 & 13 May 2005
    Sydney, Introductory Workshop (1-day), 18 May 2005
    Sydney, Advanced Workshop (2-day), 19 & 20 May 2005
    For further information visit www.awa.asn.au/events/fsb/
    17th International Clean Air & Environment Conference - Towards a New Agenda
    3 - 6 May 2005, Hobart
    The biennial conference of the Clean Air Society of Australia & New Zealand.  For further information visit www.casanz.org.au
    Ozwater Convention & Exhibition
    8 - 12 May 2005, Brisbane
    Ozwater is the Australian Water Association's biennial event which brings the water community together to talk policy, technology, business and the environment.  For further information visit www.awaozwater.net/watershed/
    Communities in Control Conference
    6 - 7 June 2005, Melbourne
    This conference has the theme 'Imagine: A healthy future where communities are in control'.  For further information visit www.ourcommunity.com.au/files/communitiesincontrol2005.pdf
    International Conference on Ocean/Coastal Science and Engineering Education
    6 - 8 June 2005, Gold Coast, Queensland
    Coastal/Ocean science and engineering education is a growing field that ultimately aims to improve the quality of our fragile marine environment.  For further information visit www.griffith.edu.au/school/eng/ and click on 'conferences' in the contents menu.
    Mountains to Mangroves Festival
    25 June - 10 July 2005, Brisbane
    The Mountains to Mangroves Festival aims to provide opportunities for suburban communities to "Create, Care for and Celebrate" the environmental corridor which links their Brisbane suburbs.  For further information visit www.mountainstomangroves.org
    Ecopolitics XVI Conference
    4 - 6 July 2005, Brisbane
    The Ecopolitics XVI conference continues the collaborative dialogue approach to environmental issues established by the first Ecopolitics conference in 1986.  The conference aims to bring together academics, activists, practitioners, policy makers and the broad community around issues of contemporary importance to those interested in environmental problems.  For further information visit www.ecopolitics.org.au/2005/
    National Conservation Incentives Forum
    5 - 8 July 2005, Melbourne
    The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage is hosting the National Conservation Incentives Forum 2005 to share experiences and skills for delivering conservation incentives and programs.  The forum will include training sessions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities for conservation managers in councils, government agencies, non-government organisations and regional natural resource management organisations.  The Forum will be held at La Trobe University (Bundoora Campus) which is located in suburban Melbourne.  For more information contact Helen Searle helen.searle@...
    2005 Convocation - Oceans and the Worlds Future
    10 - 14 July 2005, Cairns, Queensland
    Hosted by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), topics discussed will showcase national and international marine science, technology and engineering capabilities.  For further information visit
    www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=546
    National Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Conference 2005
    18 -19 July 2005, Sydney
    The theme of the conference is "Creating Sustainable Engineering Solutions".  The focus will be on demonstrating that sustainability is not just a philosophy, but is already being implemented in many major engineering projects, as well as in other areas of our society.  For further information visit www.iceaustralia.com/ees2005/
    Australian Social Policy Conference
    20 - 22 July 2005, Sydney

    To mark the 25th anniversary of the Social Policy Research Centre, the overarching theme for the 2005 conference will be "Looking Back, Looking Forward".  For further information visit www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/ASPC2005/

    UN International Conference on Engaging Communities
    14 - 17 August 2005, Brisbane
    The conference will be the first event of its kind and will be attended by leaders in engagement theory and practice from around the world.  It will explore how globally, and locally, the public is expecting more from government and from other large organisations. For further information visit www.engagingcommunities2005.org
    International Riversymposium: Water & Food Security - Rivers in a Global Context
    6 - 9 September 2005, Brisbane
    The state of rivers will continue to be of paramount importance in a future of climate change, increasing populations and uncertain water supplies.  Riversymposium 2005 will focus on some of the pressing issues important to water and food security.  For further information visit www.riverfestival.com.au/2005/content/standard_sym.asp?name=RiverSymposium
    2005 Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference
    21 - 23 September 2005, Adelaide
    The Conference is the melding of the 17th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering and 10th Australasian Ports and Harbour conferences.  This series provides a unique opportunity for those interested in coastal engineering and coastal and port development to share knowledge and experience for the benefit of all.  For further information visit www.plevin.com.au/coastsandports2005/
    National Conference of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC)
    26 September - 1 October 2005, Adelaide
    The Australian Network for Plant Conservation and the South Australian Department of Environment and Heritage invite you to Adelaide to exchange ideas and to participate in discussions on the challenges that currently face us all in plant conservation.  Whether these be challenges of changing climates, changing environmental conditions, changes in government and policy focus, or confronting scientific information, this conference will stimulate consideration and participation.  For further information visit www.plevin.com.au/anpc2005/index.htm
    2005 Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF)
    28 - 30 September 2005, Sydney
    The Transport and Population Data Centre (TPDC) of the NSW Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) is pleased to host the 28th Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF05) along with representatives from key transport agencies, educational institutions and transport professionals.  For further information visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/tpdc/atrf05/index.html
    Doing Sustainable Business in the Asia Pacific Region
    6th Asia Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption & Production
    10 - 12 October 2005, Melbourne
    This Roundtable will provide business, government and nongovernment
    organisations with an opportunity to confront the challenges and opportunities of sustainability, to explore innovative solutions and to encourage implementation of appropriate strategies across the region.  For further information visit www.6aprscp.com
    2nd State of Australian Cities Conference
    30 November - 2 December 2005, Brisbane
    Following the successful State of Australian Cities Conference held in December
    2003, the Australian Sustainable Cities and Regions Network has announced that it
    will convene the 2nd State of Australian Cities conference in Brisbane.  The
    conference will be hosted by the Urban Research Program (URP) at Griffith
    University.  For further information visit
    www.griffith.edu.au/centre/urp/ and click on the conference link.
     
     
    About the Australian Urban NRM Network
    How do I join?
    To join the Australian Urban NRM Network send an email to
    UrbNRM-subscribe@...
    How do I contribute?
    Contributions to the "Australian Urban NRM Network Update" and network website are very welcome - email to UrbNRM-owner@...
    Can I use material from UrbNRM?
    Yes, please feel free to use information from the Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM) in your newsletters, network emails etc.
    How do I unsubscribe?
    To unsubscribe send an email to UrbNRM-unsubscribe@...
    What is Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM)?
    The Australian Urban Natural Resource Management (NRM) Network provides a forum for the exchange and discussion of ideas, innovations, issues and solutions to assist in the conservation and management of the natural resources of Australia's major urban areas.  The Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM) includes regular email updates and useful links and calendar dates, with additional items added regularly.
     
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    #85 From: AAEE <aaeeau@...>
    Date: Tue Mar 1, 2005 5:24 am
    Subject:: Fwd: CALL FOR PAPERS - STATE OF AUSTRALIAN CITIES CONFERENCE, 30November - 2 December 2005, Brisbane
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    FYI
    Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 10:27 AM
    Subject: CALL FOR PAPERS - STATE OF AUSTRALIAN CITIES CONFERENCE, 30November - 2 December 2005, Brisbane

    Dear All,

    We are circulating the following message from the organisers as an
    item of possible interest.

    The 2nd State of Australian Cities Conference will be held in
    Brisbane from the 30th of November to the 2nd of December 2005.

    For more details about this event, please see the information
    provided below, or visit www.griffith.edu.au/centre/urp .

    Kind Regards
    Rachel Donohue
    www.ahuri.edu.au




    First Call for Papers
    2nd STATE OF AUSTRALIAN CITIES CONFERENCE

    Griffith University Southbank, Brisbane
    30 November - 2 December 2005


    Following the successful State of Australian Cities Conference held in
    December 2003, the Australian Sustainable Cities and Regions Network, has
    announced that it will convene the 2nd State of Australian Cities
    conference in Brisbane. The conference will be hosted by the Urban
    Research Program (URP) at Griffith University. The URP Director,
    Professor Brendan Gleeson, is Chair of the Conference Organising
    Committee.

    Conference registration details will soon be available. Links,
    information & updates will be provided at the URPs website:
    www.griffith.edu.au/centre/urp


    Themes

    The Conference will focus on the contemporary form and structure of
    Australian cities. The overarching conference meta-themes will be: The
    Sustainability and Vulnerability of Urban Australia.

    The conference aims to provide a focus for new urban scholarship and will
    bring together the most prominent academics working in this area in
    Australia, together with new researchers and others - policy makers and
    practitioners - who are interested in the Australian city.

    The proceedings will be grouped into six key sub-themes, each the focus of
    one of more conference sessions and each with its own multi-disciplinary
    Editorial Review Panel:

    - The city economy - economic change and labour market outcomes of
    globalisation, land use pressures, changing employment locations.

    - The social city - including population, migration, cultures,
    immigration, polarisation, equity and disadvantage, housing issues,
    recreation.

    - The environmental city - sustainable development, management and
    performance, natural resource management, limits to growth, impacts of
    air, water, climate, energy consumption, natural resource uses,
    conservation, green space.

    - Changing city structures - the emerging morphology of the city -
    inner suburbs, middle suburbs, the CBD, outer suburbs and the urban-rural
    fringe, the city region.

    - City governance - finance, taxation, provision of urban services,
    public policy formation, planning, urban government, citizenship,
    accountability and the democratic process.

    - Infrastructure - transport, mobility, accessibility,
    communications and IT, water supply and sewerage and other urban
    infrastructure provision.


    Paper Proposals Invited Now!


    Intending presenters should submit abstracts of not more than two pages.
    Proposals must address one or more of the six conference sub-themes.

    Once an Editorial Review Panel has accepted a proposed paper, with or
    without suggested revisions, authors will be invited to submit their draft
    papers for presentation at the conference. A copy of the full paper
    should be available for the discussant at least one month prior to the
    conference.


    Timetable

    - Deadline for submission of Abstracts: 31 May 2005.

    - Deadline for submission of draft papers: 30 September 2005.


    Presentation

    - A template for paper layout and style will be released in May
    2005.

    - All electronic presentations to be made in accordance with a
    protocol to be issued in May.

    - Papers will have an average length of 5,000 words with a maximum
    length of 7,500.


    Publication

    All papers selected as sub-theme papers will be reviewed and refereed for
    publication - probably electronically - as refereed conference
    proceedings. Authors will retain copyright for any subsequent publication.
    Papers selected for publication should be made available to the
    conference organisers by end of January 2006 should the invited author
    wish it to be included in the proposed publication.


    Organisation

    The Conference will run for two and a half days. Sub-theme sessions will
    run concurrently. All sessions will be chaired by members of the theme
    selection committees, who will also select rapporteurs for the plenary
    sessions. A final plenary on the last day will bring together the themes
    and provide an opportunity for delegates to develop a research agenda.

    Costs will be minimised in order to make the Conference as inclusive as
    possible.


    Submissions of Paper Proposals

    Registration of interest in presenting a Conference paper should be sent
    in the first instance to:

    Professor Patrick Troy,
    Secretary to the National Sponsoring Committee at:
    patrick.troy@...

    Or by post to: Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies
    Building 43, Australian National University, ACT. 0200
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    Brendan Gleeson
    Professor of Urban Management and Policy
    Director - Urban Research Program
    Griffith University
    Nathan Campus
    Kessels Road
    Queensland. 4111
    AUSTRALIA

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    PO Box 60
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    #84 From: Daniela Gambotto <dgambotto@...>
    Date: Tue Mar 1, 2005 3:08 am
    Subject:: NCC Sydney Metropolitan Strategy Forum
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    The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) is conducting a forum entitled
    "Biodiversity or Bust" on Saturday 12th March 2005 from 10am - 3.30pm at the
    YWCA, Liverpool Street, Sydney.
    
    The aim of the forum is to discuss the potential impacts of the Sydney
    Metropolitan Strategy on Biodiversity in the Sydney Basin.  This strategy will
    have implications for strategies currently being prepared for the Central Coast,
    Lower Hunter and Illawarra Regions.
    
    Representatives from the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural
    Resources (DIPNR) and Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) will be
    in attendance to present information on the development of the Strategy with
    particular reference to Biodiversity Conservation from a departmental
    perspective.
    
    We invite all interested parties to register for this important forum where your
    views will be obtained for incorporation into a united approach to Biodiversity
    Conservation under the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy.
    
    A copy of the registration form is attached for your information or can be
    downloaded from
    http://www.nccnsw.org.au/bushland/calendar/20050312_borb.html
    
    Please contact Daniela Gambotto, NCC's Urban and Coastal Campaigner on
    02 9279 2466 or dgambotto@... for further information.
    
    As space is limited at the venue, we ask that registrations be made by Friday 4
    March 2005.
    
    Thankyou, and we look forward to seeing you at this important forum.
    
    
    Daniela Gambotto
    Urban & Coastal Campaigner
    Ph: 9279 2466
    Fax: 9279 2499
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    #83 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:37 pm
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    The latest CSIRO Sustainability Network Update - No 48 (520 KB) - is now available for downloading from www.bml.csiro.au/SNnewsletters.htm along with the previous 47 issues.
     
    The updates include a range of articles relevant to Urban NRM, for example:
    • An eco-home in an eco-village - the design features.
    • The Hydrogen Economy - not just a matter of fuel replacement.
    • An emerging trend for wastewater and sanitation.
    • Children's quality of life in cities: Are we impoverishing tomorrow's leaders?
    • Taking sustainability mainstream in the business world.
    • Cradle to cradle for carpets and cities - sustainability in manufacturing and the built environment.
    • Sustainability and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
    • The TravelSmart Household Program - reducing car trips.
    • High or low density - how best to design human settlements?

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    #82 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:56 am
    Subject:: Urban NRM Network Update - 25 February 2005
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    25 February 2005
     
    Australian Urban NRM Network Update
     
    Newsletter of the Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM)
     

     
    Feel free to forward this email to your contacts.
    If you are not a network member and would like to join, see details at the bottom of this page.
     
    In this issue:
    1. News
    2. About the Australian Urban NRM Network
    1. News
    Stormwater management for business
    Creating awareness among the business community about the need to prevent stormwater pollution has taken a major step forward with the release of a new educational video.  Developed by the Patawalonga, Torrens, Onkaparinga and Northern Adelaide & Barossa Catchment Water Management Boards, the 20-minute video outlines why polluted stormwater is damaging to the environment and gives small and medium-sized business owners step-by-step information on how to prevent stormwater pollution occurring as a result of their operations.  The new video provides real-life examples of businesses who have actually improved their environmental management performance and will act as a motivational and reference tool for other businesses who need to make similar improvements.
     
    The video, produced by ABC Resource Hire, is also available in a DVD and CD format.  To purchase a copy of this production please complete the attached order form and return as per the instructions on the form.  For more information please contact Mark Labaz Coordinator Stormwater Pollution Prevention Projects on (08) 84633707 or email mark.labaz@...  For more information about the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Projects, visit www.catchments.net/sppp
    Best practice guide for managing volunteer environmental programs
    The VCN Manual has been developed by the Volunteer Coordinators Network (Natural Areas) which is an information-sharing network of staff from government and non-government organisations throughout Australia who coordinate volunteer programs.  The VCN Manual has 16 sections covering all aspects of managing environmental volunteer programs. To view the manual visit www.aabr.org.au/vcn/index.htm and for information on joining VCN see the "More information" section of the website.
    A new kit for do-it-yourself river health checks - watch2o
    A waterways monitoring system launched recently at Macquarie University will allow local councils, companies, farmers and volunteer groups to quickly and accurately assess the health of their own rivers and streams, without needing a scientist.  The new kit - watch2o - was developed by Biotrack Australia, which was established in 2002 after 10 years of research into rapid biodiversity assessment at the Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources at Macquarie.  For more information visit www.biotrackaustralia.com.au
    Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme
    The Australian Government, in collaboration with State and Territory governments, is introducing a Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme that will involve the introduction of national mandatory water efficiency labelling and minimum performance standards for domestic water-using devices.  For more information visit www.deh.gov.au/water/urban/scheme.html
    Energy Smart Allies Directory
    The Energy Smart Allies Directory includes over 400 organisations who can provide energy efficient products and services that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.  The directory brings energy efficiency know how and available technologies to customers in a simple and easy to use reference guide and covers a broad range of suppliers from air conditioning and lighting specialists to engineering consultants and architects.  For more information visit www.energysmartallies.com/esa/index.html
    Survey highlights coastal pressures
    During November and December 2004, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), with financial assistance from the Australian Government, undertook a survey of coastal councils.
     
    The survey found that 87 per cent of councils experienced population increases over the last five years and of these, over 60 per cent have experienced annual growth rates of three per cent or more.  This massive population influx makes planning and provision of infrastructure and services difficult for many councils.  In addition, 67 per cent of coastal councils reported experiencing increased pressure from tourism over the last five years.  The biggest environmental issue coastal councils are dealing with is adequate water supply.   For more information visit www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/water/coasts/survey/report.php
    South East Queensland regional NRM plan accredited
    Australian Ministers for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell, Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Warren Truss and Queensland Ministers for Natural Resources, Stephen Robertson, and Environment, Desley Boyle have announced the accreditation of the South East Queensland regional NRM plan.  To view the media release visit www.deh.gov.au/minister/env/2005/mr18feb205.html and for more information on the South East Queensland regional NRM plan visit www.nrmseq.com/
    Riversymposium 2005 and call for nominations for the Riverprize
    Information on the 8th International Riversymposium 2005 “Water and food security -Rivers in the Global Context” plus the International ($150,000) and National ($50,000) Thiess Riverprize is now available.  Nominations for the Riverprize close on 15 April, 2005.
     
    Riversymposium 2005 takes place between 6-9 September, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, and is an international gathering of river managers, scientists, researchers, policy-makers, development agencies, environmental advocates, planners, consultants, NGO’s and representatives from all levels of governments, plus economic sectors involved in large scale water use from over 40 countries.  For more information visit www.riverfestival.com.au/2005/content/standard_sym.asp?name=RiverSymposium
    Launch of UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
    On 27 January 2005, UNESCO's Director-General, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, announced the date of the international launch of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.  The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) will be officially launched at UN Headquarters in New York on the afternoon of 1st March 2005.  The UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan will speak at the launch.  In addition to the international launch, a series of regional and national launches of the Decade will take place during the course of 2005.  Fore more information visit www.un-ngls.org/decade-education.htm
    Update of DEH Environmental Education website
    The Environmental Education pages of the Australian Government Department of Environment and Heritage (DEH) website have been updated.  They provide an overview of the Australian Government's environmental education activities to date and summarise projects currently underway including the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, Research on Education for Sustainability and the National Environmental Education Statement for Schools.  To visit the new site go to www.deh.gov.au/education/index.html
    Volunteer Small Equipment Grants
    Applications for Volunteer Small Equipment Grants (VSEG) for community groups close on 4 March 2005.  Grants can be sought for equipment such as work tools, volunteer hats, gloves & T-shirts, digital cameras, projectors, computers etc.  Further information can be found at www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/aboutfacs/programs/sfsc-sml_equip_grants_2005.htm
    2. About the Australian Urban NRM Network
    How do I join?
    To join the Australian Urban NRM Network send an email to
    UrbNRM-subscribe@...
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    Contributions to the "Australian Urban NRM Network Update" and network website are very welcome - email to UrbNRM-owner@...
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    What is Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM)?
    The Australian Urban Natural Resource Management (NRM) Network provides a forum for the exchange and discussion of ideas, innovations, issues and solutions to assist in the conservation and management of the natural resources of Australia's major urban areas.  The Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM) includes regular email updates and useful links and calendar dates, with additional items added regularly.
     
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    #81 From: "Julie McGraw" <jmcgraw@...>
    Date: Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:58 am
    Subject:: Beyond Declarations - Working Partnerships for Sustainability National Conference 16th - 18th March, 2005
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    Only attending ONE Sustainability Conference this year? 

    Then this is the ONE Conference your organisation cannot afford to miss.

    Sustainability practitioners from Australia, New Zealand, USA, South America and the Middle East have already registered to attend this paramount event in the environmental arena.

    Register online now and to secure one of the remaining places at the Beyond Declarations - Working Partnerships for Sustainability National Conference.

    Limited spaces available to hear a range of outstanding speakers, including:

    Prof Ed Blakeley

    Chair of the NSW Premier’s Panel Advising on the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy Professor of Urban and Regional Planning -  University of Sydney

    Prof Peter Newman

    NSW Commissioner for Sustainability

    Prof Garry Smith

    Director, Institute of Environmental Studies – University of NSW

    Dr Judy Henderson

    Chair -  Global Reporting Initiative

    Clr Mike Berwick

    Mayor -  Douglas Shire Council (QLD)

    Samantha Robinson

    National Partnerships Manager -  Conservation Volunteers Australia

    Adam Davis

    Manager, Environmental Health and Protection – Hornsby Council

    Bruce Precious

    National Manager, Major Projects – Energy Conservation Systems

    Phillip Hart

    Principal, Hollier and Hart Consultants

    Grahame Collier

    Director -  T Issues Consulting

    Paul Smith

    Water Cycle Management Officer – Manly Council

    Bruce Simmons

    Senior Lecturer – University of Western Sydney

    David Trewin

    Manager, Cleaner Industries Unit - NSW Dept of Environment and Conservation

    Dr Judy Lambert

    President – North Head Sanctuary Foundation

    Meg Keen

    Senior Lecturer – ANU

    Justin Sauvage

    Sustainability Educator – Sutherland Shire Council

    Dr Elizabeth Bragg

    Environmental Psychologist – Sustainable Futures Australia

    Paul Zuvela

    Environmental Projects Officer – City of Subiaco, WA

    Frank Gasparre

    Head Teacher, Environmental Management – TAFE

    Lynne Saville

    Project Officer – Hawkesbury District Health Service

    Dan Garlick

    Regional Coordinator – Western Port Greenhouse Alliance VIC

    Alfred Bernhard

    Bushland Manager – Willoughby City Council

    Dr Marinez Scherer

    President – Instituto Abiental Ratones, Brazil

    Julian Crawford

    Director – EcoSteps

    Peter Davies

    Manager, Catchments and Sustainability – Ku-ring-gai Council

    Tony Loughland

    Associate Head of School - Charles Sturt University

    David Galloway

    Director - Ferart Design, WA

    Dianne Vivian

    Environment Management Planner - Charles Sturt Council, SA

    Virginia Brunton

    NSW Department of Primary Industries

    Tony Wells

    NSW Department of Primary Industries

    Linda Inglis

    NSW Department of Education and Training

    Dr Colin Hocking

    Victoria University

    Phillip Kimmet

    Queensland University of Technology

    Bianca Priest

    WWF Australia

     Full Conference Registration fees are as follows:

     $575 for the 3 Day Conference Package

    $475 for the 2 Day Conference Package

    $285 for Day Delegates.

     To register for the conference or to find out further information, please visit our secure website at www.gemspl.com.au/sustain2005

     If you require any further information on the conference or have any questions whatsoever, please feel free to contact me on 02 9744 5252 at any time or email jmcgraw@...

    We hope to see you in Manly from the 16th - 18th March, 2005. 

    We guarantee that you won't be disappointed. 

    Best wishes

    Julie McGraw

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    #80 From: Craig Morrison <cmorrison@...>
    Date: Tue Feb 15, 2005 11:03 pm
    Subject:: Profiling the Sydney Metro Strategy and Melbourne 2030
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    Profiling the Sydney Metro Strategy and Melbourne 2030
    
    The Sydney Metropolitan Strategy and Melbourne 2030 were profiled in
    ‘Room to Move’, the cover story of the ECO lift–out in the Sydney
    Morning Herald on Tuesday 15th February.
    
    The article discusses some of the issues faced by governments in
    preparing these strategies, as well as the concerns of conservation
    groups such as the Nature Conservation Council and Australian
    Conservation Foundation.
    
    The full article is attached to this email in addition to a flier for
    ‘Biodiversity or Bust', a forum being facilitated by the Nature
    Conservation Council to inform participants on how the Sydney
    Metropolitan Strategy will impact on urban ecosystems and to stimulate
    debate and discussion about the Strategy.

    #79 From: "Trudi Duffield" <tduffield@...>
    Date: Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:40 pm
    Subject:: RE: FW: Bus tour of the Lower Lakes and Coorong
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    After reading the itinerary you may notice the dates don’t match…

    The correct dates are 14th to the 16th of March 2005.

    The attached flyer has the correct information.

    Thank you,

    Trudi

     

    Trudi Duffield
    Marketing and Promotions Officer
    Murray Darling Association

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    Lower Lakes and Coorong

     

    Here is the Itinerary and Registration form

    The Murray Darling Association are organising a Bus tour of the Lower Lakes and Coorong.

    It is a 3 day / 2 night tour which will take in the Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and Coorong. The tour will incorporate the history, industries, and challenges of this area plus how the problems of salinity and water regulation need to be addressed from a Regional perspective.

    We are looking for people to participate in the tour.

    Please feel free to email this through your contacts.

    Cheers

    Trudi

    Trudi Duffield
    Marketing and Promotions Officer
    Murray Darling Association Inc.

    Office  Level 7 Reserve Bank Building
           
    182 Victoria Square, Adelaide, South Australia

    Mail    PO Box 89 Rundle Mall
           
    Adelaide, South Australia 5000

    Phone   + 61 8 8226 0511

    Fax     + 61 8 8226 0584

    Website  www.mda.asn.au

    Are you interested in being a member of the Murray Darling Association?

    The Association welcomes new members and their involvement in our various activities. We encourage you to become part of the largest non-government, not for profit organisation with an interest in the future of the Murray-Darling Basin. Click on the link to be a member

    www.savethemurray.com An Internet portal dedicated to educating, engaging and empowering the community to clean up and protect the health of the River Murray and its surrounds.





    #78 From: "Trudi Duffield" <tduffield@...>
    Date: Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:57 am
    Subject:: FW: Bus tour of the Lower Lakes and Coorong
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    <<...>>

    Here is the Itinerary and Registration form

    The Murray Darling Association are organising a Bus tour of the Lower Lakes and Coorong.

    It is a 3 day / 2 night tour which will take in the Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and Coorong. The tour will incorporate the history, industries, and challenges of this area plus how the problems of salinity and water regulation need to be addressed from a Regional perspective.

    We are looking for people to participate in the tour.

    Please feel free to email this through your contacts.

    Cheers

    Trudi

    Trudi Duffield
    Marketing and Promotions Officer
    Murray Darling Association Inc.

    Office  Level 7 Reserve Bank Building
            182 Victoria Square, Adelaide, South Australia

    Mail    PO Box 89 Rundle Mall
            Adelaide, South Australia 5000

    Phone   + 61 8 8226 0511

    Fax     + 61 8 8226 0584

    Website  www.mda.asn.au

    Are you interested in being a member of the Murray Darling Association?

    The Association welcomes new members and their involvement in our various activities. We encourage you to become part of the largest non-government, not for profit organisation with an interest in the future of the Murray-Darling Basin. Click on the link to be a member

    www.savethemurray.com An Internet portal dedicated to educating, engaging and empowering the community to clean up and protect the health of the River Murray and its surrounds.




    #77 From: "Trudi Duffield" <tduffield@...>
    Date: Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:51 am
    Subject:: Bus tour of the Lower Lakes and Coorong
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    The Murray Darling Association are organising a Bus tour of the Lower Lakes and Coorong.

    It is a 3 day / 2 night tour which will take in the Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and Coorong. The tour will incorporate the history, industries, and challenges of this area plus how the problems of salinity and water regulation need to be addressed from a Regional perspective.

    We are looking for people to participate in the tour.

    Please feel free to email this through your contacts.

    Cheers

    Trudi

    Trudi Duffield
    Marketing and Promotions Officer
    Murray Darling Association Inc.

    Office  Level 7 Reserve Bank Building
            182 Victoria Square, Adelaide, South Australia

    Mail    PO Box 89 Rundle Mall
            Adelaide, South Australia 5000

    Phone   + 61 8 8226 0511

    Fax     + 61 8 8226 0584

    Website  www.mda.asn.au

    Are you interested in being a member of the Murray Darling Association?

    The Association welcomes new members and their involvement in our various activities. We encourage you to become part of the largest non-government, not for profit organisation with an interest in the future of the Murray-Darling Basin. Click on the link to be a member

    www.savethemurray.com An Internet portal dedicated to educating, engaging and empowering the community to clean up and protect the health of the River Murray and its surrounds.



    #76 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Tue Feb 8, 2005 12:25 am
    Subject:: Urban NRM Network Update - 9 February 2005
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    9 February 2005
     
    Australian Urban NRM Network Update
     
    Newsletter of the Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM)
     

     
    Feel free to forward this email to your contacts.
    If you are not a network member and would like to join, see details at the bottom of this page.
     
    In this issue:
    1. News
    2. Events update
    3. About the Australian Urban NRM Network
    1. News
    Volunteers and Risk Management Workshops
    With support from the National Landcare Program and in partnership with the National Landcare Facilitator, Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) invites you to attend a free capacity building workshop focussing on risk management.  The workshops are being held in urban and regional centres throughout Australia, and will provide an outline of risk management obligations with regards to volunteers, exploration of the risks involved in practical conservation projects, and an opportunity to learn simple strategies for controlling risks.  For further information and reservations visit www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/major-initiatives/workshops.htm
    Have Your Say on the Future of South-East Queensland
    Comments are invited up until 28 February 2005 on the Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan, which has been developed in partnership between the Queensland Government and the South East Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils.  For further information visit www.oum.qld.gov.au
    Review of Permitted Seeds List
    The Australian Government has fast-tracked a review of seeds allowed entry into Australia in its ongoing commitment to stop the spread of new weeds.  Australian Government Conservation Minister Senator Ian Macdonald said 4,000 species, which had been identified as potential weeds in Australian conditions, would be reviewed as a matter of priority.  The full media release can be viewed at www.mffc.gov.au/releases/2005/05002m.html

    National Pollutant Inventory

    Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell, has released new emissions data from many Australian industries on the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) web site.  For the second year in a row there has been a decrease in emissions of potentially harmful substances such as lead and toluene, and the number of facilities reporting has grown 6.5% since last year.  The NPI can be accessed at www.npi.gov.au and the full media release can be viewed at www.deh.gov.au/minister/env/2005/mr31jan05.html

    2. Events update
     
    The events below have been added to the comprehensive Calendar section of the UrbNRM website (visit http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/UrbNRM/ and click "Calendar" on the left of the page, and then the "Event Lists" tab).  Thank-you to the UrbNRM members who contacted with the details of some of these events.
    4th Annual Australian Wind Energy Conference
    23 - 24 February 2005, Adelaide

    Key issues that will be discussed at this vital industry forum include rating wind energy in Australia’s generation mix, progress on forecasting initiatives, site identification and planning issues, challenges and emerging opportunities, encouraging investment and the economics of wind farm investment, new technology developments, regulatory and operational issues for connecting wind farms to the distribution networks, generation limits from a transmission perspective, and a look at key projects.  For further information visit www.informa.com.au/wind2005

    Seaweek 2005 "SOS - Save Our Sharks"
    6 - 13 March 2005, National
    Seaweek 2005 is coordinated by the Marine Education Society of Australia (MESA) (www.mesa.edu.au) and includes events and high-quality educational materials focused on the theme of "SOS - Save Our Sharks".  For further information visit www.mesa.edu.au/seaweek2005/default.asp
    Green Capital's "Waste Wars" Debates
    16 March 2005 Melbourne, 22 March 2005 Sydney
    Green Capital invites you to the next sustainability debate on the future for waste policy in Australia.  2005 marks a critical moment in decades of trying to deal with our waste.  Decisions will be made that will affect industry, governments and communities across the nation.  After it's first five years of operation the National Packaging Covenant (NPC) is under review.  The Covenant is an industry led self-regulatory approach to packaging waste.  Industry says that while the covenant has room for improvement, it is working and should not be replaced with a more traditional regulatory model.  Environment Groups
    have slammed the covenant, saying it's achieved almost nothing and needs to be radically reformed or replaced with demanding regulation.  For further information contact Green Capital on 02 9279 2945 or email danielle.domonek@...
    Murray Darling Association Barossa Conference "How Precious is Our Water?"
    29 April 2005, Barossa Valley, South Australia

    By being held in the Barossa Valley, South Australia the conference hopes to achieve an exchange of information between the Rural Upper and Lower Urban region about the practices being undertaken to be sustainable and awareness regarding the most important resource for our future....Water.  For further information about the Barossa Conference and other interesting events being held by the Murray Darling Association visit www.mda.asn.au and click on "Events" on the left of the page.

    National Conference of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC)
    26 September - 1 October 2005, Adelaide
    The Australian Network for Plant Conservation and the South Australian Department of Environment and Heritage invite you to Adelaide to exchange ideas and to participate in discussions on the challenges that currently face us all in plant conservation.  Whether these be challenges of changing climates, changing environmental conditions, changes in government and policy focus, or confronting scientific information, this conference will stimulate consideration and participation.  For further information visit www.anbg.gov.au/anpc/index.html and click on the conference link.
    2005 Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF)
    28 - 30 September 2005, Sydney
    The Transport and Population Data Centre (TPDC) of the NSW Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) is pleased to host the 28th Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF05) along with representatives from key transport agencies, educational institutions and transport professionals.  For further information visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/tpdc/atrf05/index.html
    3. About the Australian Urban NRM Network
    How do I join?
    To join the Australian Urban NRM Network send an email to
    UrbNRM-subscribe@...
    How do I contribute?
    Contributions to the "Australian Urban NRM Network Update" and network website are very welcome - email to UrbNRM-owner@...
    Can I use material from UrbNRM?
    Yes, please feel free to use information from the Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM) in your newsletters, network emails etc.
    How do I unsubscribe?
    To unsubscribe send an email to UrbNRM-unsubscribe@...
    What is Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM)?
    The Australian Urban Natural Resource Management (NRM) Network provides a forum for the exchange and discussion of ideas, innovations, issues and solutions to assist in the conservation and management of the natural resources of Australia's major urban areas.  The Australian Urban NRM Network (UrbNRM) includes regular email updates and useful links and calendar dates, with additional items added regularly.
     
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    #75 From: "Julie McGraw" <jmcgraw@...>
    Date: Mon Feb 7, 2005 9:04 am
    Subject:: Beyond Declarations - Confirmed Speakers and Conference Rates
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    The Beyond Declarations - Working Partnerships for Sustainability Conference is only 6 weeks away, so if you are considering attending the Conference, please find below a list of some of our confirmed speakers:

     

     

     

    Prof Ed Blakeley

    Chair of the NSW Premier’s Panel Advising on the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy

    Professor of Urban and Regional Planning -  University of Sydney

    Prof Peter Newman

    NSW Commissioner for Sustainability

    Prof Garry Smith

    Director, Institute of Environmental Studies – University of NSW

    Dr Judy Henderson

    Chair -  Global Reporting Initiative

    Clr Mike Berwick

    Mayor -  Douglas Shire Council (QLD)

    Samantha Robinson

    National Partnerships Manager -  Conservation Volunteers Australia

    Adam Davis

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    #73 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
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    01Feb05

    'IF I had a helicopter one week a year I could manage the whole of Blue Mountains National Park," says Brian Williams, who has served 20 years as a NSW local bushfire captain.

    Williams doesn't believe those who say fuel-reduction burning - good for bush health, good for human safety - is just too hard. But bureaucracy can make it hard to strike a match. "It took us six years to get approval to burn an area of the national park that was a major firepath into [the NSW mountain town of] Kurrajong Heights," recalls Williams.

    Things have got better since the mid-1990s, he says, but more needs to be done. Every year another 2tonnes of fuel falls to the forest floor yet very little fuel-reduction burning's been done deep in the national park, says Williams. And at 30 tonnes a hectare, wildfire can become unstoppable and highly destructive.

    "I look on the park as a big farm," says Williams. "Currently we've got the Pitt Street farmers running it. We need to get the practical cockies back in."

    The misery and politics of bushfire have made a dramatic return on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. By a quirk of timing, January also brought the recommendations of the first independent national inquiry into bushfire mitigation for two decades. That inquiry has come up with no fewer than eight reasons why it's become harder to carry out the cool, controlled burns that can prevent intense, hot wildfire.

    These constraints range from lack of money and skilled staff through risk-averse decision-makers to complaints about smoke. "... some 25 to 50 per cent of fire-prone landscapes in NSW would have to be burnt annually to achieve a fuel load of less than 8 tonnes a hectare. This represents 15 million hectares of forest, woodland, shrubland and heathland a year. The magnitude of this task makes it unachievable, even if there were no detrimental consequences for environmental assets," the report says.

    Bushfires bring destruction, inquiries and bitter argument. In the severe fire season of 2002-2003, 10 lives were lost, property damage exceeded $400 million, and vast tracts of landscape were devastated. Canberra's fires perhaps are most clearly remembered. South of the city is the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro, whose member, Gary Nairn, chaired a House of Representatives bushfire inquiry. His 2003 committee report, A Nation Charred, claimed that fire agencies and park managers had let fuel levels get dangerously high. Bushfire used to be seen as a risk to be reduced by land managers. Now they waited until it was an emergency for disaster managers. And without proper mitigation, even the best fire suppression could do little in extreme conditions.

    These conclusions emerged chiefly from local volunteer firefighters and bushfire experts. Major state agencies -- including those responsible for fire-fighting and national parks in NSW and Victoria -- boycotted Nairn's inquiry. Bushfire politics got entangled in the divide between the federal Coalition and state Labor.

    Enter the latest inquiry, set up by the Council of Australian Governments. This, too, is a legacy of the 2002-2003 fires. The inquiry panel attempted to balance sometimes conflicting interests by bringing together an ex-fire chief (Stuart Ellis), a forester (Peter Kanowski) and an ecologist (Robert Whelan) who chairs the National Parks Advisory Council.

    Their report speaks of "compelling evidence" that fuel-reduction burns work. Yet they also complain of a "dearth of empirical data". They say it is "crucially important" that more be done to deal with those eight constraints on burning. Yet they also say these constraints must be "accommodated" and that burning has to become more "strategic," following the erratic, ever-expanding frontier between city sprawl and bush.

    The ultimate impression is that fire agencies are doing pretty much the best that can be expected.

    Ellis, who left a distinguished career as a soldier to serve five years as chief of South Australia's Country Fire Authority, says: "[Fuel reduction burning] is a very important measure. It can't be universally applied, but we do need to do more of it. [However] people generally underestimate the resources and skills required to undertake fire-reduction burns."

    Like the report, like the fire agencies, he argues for "strategic" burns.

    "If we do 100,000ha in western NSW it matters diddly squat but if we do 10,000ha around urban areas it's very significant in reducing the risk," he says. The inquiry's warning that "fuel-reduction burning should not be seen as a panacea" has been seized upon by fire agencies; it is seen as vindicating them against their critics.

    One such critic is Stewart McArthur, federal MP, a farmer before politics, and a member of the Stretton group. Named after an exemplary Victorian bushfire inquirer of the 1930s, this group believes that more burning for safety and ecology would be done were it not for deep-green sentiment, sectional politics and craven or misinformed land managers. Has this unholy alliance been confronted by the Ellis inquiry? McArthur is not reassured: "The report is paying lip-service to fuel-reduction burning." He questions the report's insistence on more research. He says the case for more burning is already well established; of the 500-odd submissions to the Nairn committee -- McArthur was a member -- "about 95 per cent" favoured a vigorous regime of fuel-reduction burning. He recalls one of the few sceptics as being ecologist Robert Whelan, who served on the COAG inquiry panel.

    Whelan supports fuel-reduction burns but "in a targeted way to protect lives and property" and not "extensively across the landscape". One reason for his objection to broad-scale burns is that, even if they were a good idea, there might not be the resources available to carry them out.

    As a bushfire brigade captain, Williams readily agrees burning demands resources. Yet he says it is so-called "strategic" burning that is labour-intensive. And it's not the best investment. He says less drastic burns, deeper in the forest, can be done more easily; fires ignited on ridge tops by helicopter, for example. In this way, an Aboriginal-like mosaic of burns would move across the landscape over 15-20 years, making it much harder for wildfire to work up the intensity and momentum it needs. And this would be better protection not only for the city fringe but deep within the national parks, he says.

    Resources -- finding enough money and people who know what they're doing -- remain a vexed issue.

    The COAG report calls for an "acceleration of research" into fuel loads, how fire behaves and ecology responds. "It's going to be hard to accelerate research," says Jim Gould of CSIRO, who works with the new Bushfire Co-operative Research Centre. "We don't have the skill base of bushfire researchers to fill the positions."

    For the Stretton group, it's a question of independence, not just finance. The group points to the heavy fire agency presence within the CRC. Gould defends this kind of partnership between science and those who use the results. "It's a very positive thing," he says.

    A CRC research project will have a big say in the future of the new National Aerial Fire Fighting Centre. Water bombers -- anything from small aircraft through to Elvis, the Erickson Aircrane, with 9000-litre water capacity -- can be very expensive, good publicity for emergency managers and of doubtful use. In 2002-2003, NSW spent $100 million on aircraft and at the height of the season, sent up 103 aircraft in a single day.

    With resources elsewhere so tight, the COAG report has questioned this multimillion dollar spending. It says the increasing resort to aerial firefighting lacks "sufficient scientific evaluation" and urges the CRC to give "considerable emphasis" to its three-year review of how best to use aircraft in bushfires.

    A common view is that aircraft must be used early in a fire -- they were called in one day too late in the fatal Eyre Peninsula fires -- and in close harmony with ground crews.

    The CSIRO told the Ellis inquiry that "small to medium helicopters are no more effective in suppressing fires than crew with hand tools". And once fire becomes intense -- with a flame height of 3m or more -- water bombing may be little help. "It's become so political that you've got to have Elvis around," says Athol Hodgson, a former fire chief with 50 years' experience in Australia, the US, Canada, France and Spain. "There seems to be an attitude building that unless you've got aircraft involved you're not fighting the fire properly."

    The chief executive of the Australasian Fire Authorities Council, Len Foster, agrees that the role of aircraft can be overplayed. But he says high-capacity aircraft such as the Erickson Aircrane are here to stay.

    "They're becoming increasingly more important on the urban interface [where city meets bush]. I've seen them save a row of million-dollar homes. Unfortunately, these aircraft capture the media [attention] and members of the community think they are the panacea."

    No single measure for bushfire mitigation -- not aircraft, not fuel-reduction burning -- encounters outright opposition. It's the best mix that is disputed -- and the argument is no clearer for taking place in a haze of emotion and politics.

    Bernard Lane is The Australian's environment writer.

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    Australian Urban NRM Network Update
     
    Newsletter of the Australian Urban NRM Network
     

     
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    In this issue:
     
    Focus on World Wetlands Day
    1. World Wetlands Day 2005
    2. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
    3. Australian Government Wetlands Web Site
    4. The Wetlands Centre Australia
    5. Invading Plants Choking Wetlands
    Other news
    1. Funding
    2. Awards
    3. Events
    4. About the Australian Urban NRM Network
     
    Focus on World Wetlands Day
    World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February.  It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.

    World Wetlands Day was first celebrated in 1997.  Since this time government agencies, non-government organisations and community groups have celebrated World Wetlands Day by undertaking actions to raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.

    1. World Wetlands Day 2005

    World Wetlands Day 2005 activities include seminars, nature walks, festivals, launches of new policies, announcement of new Ramsar sites, newspaper articles, radio interviews and wetland rehabilitation.  For information on activities being held today and throughout the week in Australia and more than 80 other countries visit www.deh.gov.au/water/wetlands/day/

    2. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

    The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.  There are presently 144 Contracting Parties to the Convention, with 1420 wetland sites, totaling 123.9 million hectares, designated for inclusion in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.  For more information visit www.ramsar.org

    3. Australian Government Wetlands Web Site

    The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage promotes the conservation, repair and wise use of wetlands across Australia.  It does this in collaboration with all levels of government, industry and community members.  It is also responsible for implementing the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, policy, legislation and programs.

    The wetlands web site www.deh.gov.au/water/wetlands/index.html provides information about Australia's obligations under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.  The web site also provides information and guidance about the importance of the Commonwealth's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) to the protection of wetlands.

    4. The Wetlands Centre Australia

    The Wetlands Centre Australia (formerly the Shortland Wetlands Centre Ltd) was initiated in 1986 with the objectives of rehabilitating a degraded wetland and increasing understanding of and appreciation for wetlands through communication, education and public awareness.
     
    The Wetlands Centre Australia has coordinated the production of the "Who Cares About Our Wetlands?" Research Report on behalf of the NSW Ramsar Wetlands Communications Program.  The report has identified the level of awareness and understanding stakeholders have for the Ramsar Convention and wetlands generally.  This research information is potentially useful to organisations looking to develop wetland related tools, research, marketing campaigns or educational products.
     
    For more information on the The Wetlands Centre Australia visit www.wetlands.org.au and to download the "Who Cares About Our Wetlands?" Research Report visit www.wetlands.org.au/NSW_RWCP.htm
    5. Invading Plants Choking Wetlands
    'The nation's wetlands were being choked by a "green tide" of invading plants and more effort was needed to control the pests, scientists said today.'  (News.com.au, 1 February 2005).  For the full article visit http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12114369-29277,00.html
     
    Other news
     
    1. Funding
    Envirofund Round 6 Closing Very Soon
    The Australian Government Envirofund is the local action component of the Australian Government's $3 billion Natural Heritage Trust.  It provides funding to communities to undertake local projects aimed at conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable resource use.  Funding is currently available through Envirofund Round 6 with applications closing on 18 February 2005.  For further information visit www.nht.gov.au/envirofund/
    Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund – National Small Grants
    Landcare groups have been at the forefront of rehabilitating Australia’s rivers and waterways for over ten years.  Working in partnership with Landcare, the Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund aims to foster that same spirit in the belief that community involvement in environmental repair is the best hope for Australia’s environment.
     
    Grant applications must address water quality issues within the local area.  This may be within a river, lake, stream, creek, or as part of the wider catchment.  Landcare Australia and Bundaberg Rum will assess proposals, based on environmental and community merits.  Landcare and other community groups can apply for grants of between $1,000 and $5,000, and applications close on 31 March 2005.  For further information visit www.landcareaustralia.com.au/FundingOppDisplay.asp?FundingOppID=1
    or contact Jenny Quealy 
    jquealy@... (02) 9412 1040.
    2. Awards
    Banksia Environmental Awards 2005

    The Banksia Awards over the last 17 years has recognised many valuable Australians for their tireless effort in making a positive difference to our environment.  Leading by example, the finalists and winners of the Banksia Environmental Awards have inspired and motivated other individuals, organisations and companies across Australia to take up the vision, pursuit and practice of environmental excellence.  The early bird entry closing date is 5pm Friday 25 February 2005, and the closing date for all entries is 5pm Thursday 24 March 2005.  For further information visit www.banksiafdn.com

    3. Key urban NRM events
    Fourth Australian Conference on Life Cycle Assessment
    23 - 25 February 2005, Sydney

    Internationally and in Australia, Life Cycle Assessment continues to grow both in the detail of application, and the breadth of assessment.  At the same time many other tools and approaches are increasingly being used along with LCA or incorporating LCA aspects.  It is now recognized that decision support for sustainability requires many players and approaches beyond traditional methodologies.  For further information visit
    http://lca-conf.alcas.asn.au/

    Australian Water Summit 2005
    28 February - 2 March 2005, Eden on the Park, Melbourne
    Australia’s premier water event, bringing together leaders in the water industry to reflect on the developments of the past year and assess the needs of the future.  For further information visit www.australianwatersummit.com.au
    Clean Up Australia Day
    6 March 2005, National
    Every year hundreds of thousands of Australians help clean up their local environment on Clean Up Australia Day.  For further information visit www.cleanup.com.au
    Victorian Sustainable Development Conference 2005
    15 - 16 March 2005, Melbourne
    This conference will bring together Victorian Government Ministers and heads of
    department, industry leaders, scientists, conservationists and others to discuss the current and future directions and frameworks for sustainability in Victoria, and will review how it will affect Victorian local government, business and the community. The conference will provide an opportunity to evaluate progress towards sustainable objectives in a range of key areas, including water, waste management and greenhouse emissions.  For further information visit www.halledit.com.au/conferences/vicsustainable/Sustainability%20Conference%20Flyer.pdf
    Beyond Declarations - Working Partnerships for Sustainability National Conference
    16 - 18 March 2005, Manly Pacific Hotel, Manly, NSW
    The conference is designed for all who are interested in developing effective sustainability partnerships including sustainability practitioners from all levels of government (including environmental scientists, environmental educators, social and strategic planners, engineers and councillors) and the corporate, academic and community sectors.  For further information visit www.gemspl.com.au/sustain2005
    National Youth Week
    9 - 17 April 2005, National
    Australia’s celebration of young people.  For further information visit www.youthweek.com
    Fostering Sustainable Behaviour Workshops
    April & May 2005; Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney
    Over the last several years a new approach, community-based social marketing, has
    emerged as an effective alternative for promoting sustainable behaviour.  In 2005 respected world expert, Doug McKenzie-Mohr will be holding introductory and advanced
    community-based social marketing workshops in Australia.  AWA (Australian Water Association) invites you to attend one of these workshops as it will fundamentally change the way you think about program delivery.
    Perth, Advanced Workshops (2-day), 26 & 27 April 2005, 28 & 29 April 2005
    Adelaide, Advanced Workshop (2-day), 2 & 3 May 2005
    Melbourne, Introductory Workshop (1-day), 9 May 2005
    Melbourne, Advanced Workshops (2-day), 10 & 11 May 2005, 12 & 13 May 2005
    Sydney, Introductory Workshop (1-day), 18 May 2005
    Sydney, Advanced Workshop (2-day), 19 & 20 May 2005
    For further information visit www.awa.asn.au/events/fsb/
    17th International Clean Air & Environment Conference - “Towards a New Agenda”
    3 - 6 May 2005, Hobart
    The biennial conference of the Clean Air Society of Australia & New Zealand.  For further information visit www.casanz.org.au
    Ozwater Convention & Exhibition
    8 - 12 May 2005, Brisbane
    Ozwater is the Australian Water Association's biennial event which brings the water community together to talk policy, technology, business and the environment.  For further information visit www.awaozwater.net/watershed/
    International Conference on Ocean/Coastal Science and Engineering Education
    6 - 8 June 2005, Gold Coast, Queensland
    Coastal/Ocean science and engineering education is a growing field that ultimately aims to improve the quality of our fragile marine environment.  For further information visit www.griffith.edu.au/school/eng/ and click on 'conferences' in the contents menu.
    Mountains to Mangroves Festival
    25 June - 10 July 2005, Brisbane
    The Mountains to Mangroves Festival aims to provide opportunities for suburban communities to "Create, Care for and Celebrate" the environmental corridor which links their Brisbane suburbs.  For further information visit
    National Conservation Incentives Forum
    5 - 8 July 2005, Melbourne
    The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage is hosting the National Conservation Incentives Forum 2005 to share experiences and skills for delivering conservation incentives and programs.  The forum will include training sessions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities for conservation managers in councils, government agencies, non-government organisations and regional natural resource management organisations.  The Forum will be held at La Trobe University (Bundoora Campus) which is located in suburban Melbourne.  For more information contact Helen Searle helen.searle@...
    2005 Convocation - Oceans and the Worlds Future
    10 - 14 July 2005, Cairns, Queensland
    Hosted by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), topics discussed will showcase national and international marine science, technology and engineering capabilities.  For further information visit
    www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=546
    National Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Conference 2005
    18 -19 July 2005, Sydney
    The theme of the conference is "Creating Sustainable Engineering Solutions".  The focus will be on demonstrating that sustainability is not just a philosophy, but is already being implemented in many major engineering projects, as well as in other areas of our society.  For further information visit www.iceaustralia.com/ees2005/
    UN International Conference on Engaging Communities
    14 - 17 August 2005, Brisbane
    The conference will be the first event of its kind and will be attended by leaders in engagement theory and practice from around the world.  It will explore how globally, and locally, the public is expecting more from government and from other large organisations. For further information visit www.engagingcommunities2005.org
    International Riversymposium: Water & Food Security - Rivers in a Global Context
    6 - 9 September 2005, Brisbane
    The state of rivers will continue to be of paramount importance in a future of climate change, increasing populations and uncertain water supplies.  Riversymposium 2005 will focus on some of the pressing issues important to water and food security.  For further information visit www.riverfestival.com.au/2005/content/standard_sym.asp?name=RiverSymposium
    Doing Sustainable Business in the Asia Pacific Region
    6th Asia Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption & Production
    10-12 October 2005, Melbourne
    This Roundtable will provide business, government and nongovernment
    organisations with an opportunity to confront the challenges and opportunities of sustainability, to explore innovative solutions and to encourage implementation of appropriate strategies across the region.  For further information visit www.6aprscp.com
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    #71 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Tue Feb 1, 2005 3:58 am
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    Whole-school Approaches to Sustainability

    What does a sustainable school look like?  Is there a formula for 'how' to run an effective and wide-reaching whole-school sustainability program?  Is there evidence of effective methods to engage the community in these endeavours?  How can a program be effective?

    A study funded by the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage attempts to address these questions.  The study
    documents the experiences, achievements and lessons learnt from nationwide, whole-school initiatives developing around the world. International initiatives such as Enviroschools, Eco-schools, Learnscapes and Green Schools were reviewed to assist in identifying key
    features and critical success factors which characterise a Sustainable School.  To facilitate the further development of whole-school
    approaches to sustainability, recommendations in the ar! eas of research and practice were made. 

    "Whole-school Approaches to Sustainability: An international review of whole-school sustainability programs" was undertaken by the Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES) and is the first study to be publicly released.

    ARIES, based at Macquarie University, is the first national institute devoted to research in education for sustainability.  ARIES undertakes
    research that will inform the development of national policy, practice and strategy in education for sustainability.  ARIES has adopted an
    innovative approach to research by developing partnerships with national and international stakeholders from a range of sectors, including
    business and industry, school education, community education, further and higher education. 

    We invite you to visit our website at http://www.aries.mq.edu.au for further information on A! RIES projects, news and events.  "Whole-school
    Approac! hes to Sustainability: An international review of whole-school sustainability programs" can also be downloaded from this website.  To obtain a hardcopy, please contact:

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    #70 From: "Trish Chadwick" <Trish.Chadwick@...>
    Date: Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:36 pm
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    Hi Janice
    Your email has been forwarded to me and I will attempt to provide comment that may be useful to you. Whilst I'm not too sure of what you would like from us, I have provided some opinions and comments below.  I would be interested to know of your findings when you collate all your input.
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    Dear UrbNRM members,

    I am doing some research for TAFE, on what has been happening with Constructed Wetlands.  The bottom line for TAFE is are there any training needs/opportunities.

    While the research has concentrated on stormwater wetlands, I would like to get a feel for community interest in wetlands.  In lots of urban developments constructed wetlands are being  built and used to help remove some pollutants from run-off water before it enters streams.  Constructed wetlands are also being used as part of an urban planning technology known own as Water Sensitive Urban Design, which is basically a series of devices which encourage rainwater infiltration to the ground or slow and improve water quality before it goes into streams.  With this in mind...

    1. Are you interested in wetlands? Yes. Our Riverbank Management Program provides assistance and advice to property owners in the lower Nepean and Hawkesbury River region, concerning weeds, erosion and restoration of riverbanks and wetlands where appropriate.  We are planning to target wetlands rehabilitation in this coming year to raise awareness of the value of wetlands to the local ecology, to water quality and in the greater scheme of water dynamics for the region.
    1. Why are you interested in wetlands and what would you like to know?  We would be interested in knowing more about how the general public feels about wetlands and we would like to increase the level of respect for wetlands and wetland values amongst the rural/farming population and amongst Councils and property developers. 
    2. How do you believe TAFE could be involved in assisting you in increasing your understanding about wetlands and sustainable water use?  Maybe not personally, but I think that a mandatory inclusion of wetland values in training courses for people doing earthmoving, real estate development, landscaping, etc would be a very valuable step towards increasing the level of awareness in the general population. 
     
    I hope this has been of some assistance to you.  Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or if anything was unclear above.
     
    Best regards
     


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    #69 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:19 am
    Subject:: Conference: The ECOEDGE - Urban Environments of Urban Disasters?
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    CityEdge Conference - ECOEDGE
    Melbourne, 9 to 12 Feb 2005
    http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cityedge

    Cities around the world are in crisis. However, while many urban centres remain mired in environmental gridlock, a range of local and international designers are responding to the challenges of social, economic and ecologically sustainable development in many varied and innovative ways.  ECOEDGE, the latest in the renowned CityEDGE conference series, will explore the question of whether cities can rightly be classified as Urban Environments or Urban Disasters.

    Presented by the City of Melbourne since 1999, the CityEDGE Conference Series provides a platform for critical discussion and debate on urban design, architectural and planning issues facing cities today.

    CityEDGE brings together prominent, innovative thinkers and practitioners, both international and Australian. This allows those concerned with the development of cities to interact directly with people whose work has significantly reshaped and improved the living conditions in major urban centres around the world.

    The coming ECOEDGE conference will explore the phenomena of cities as sites of environmental imbalance and examine the range of actions that may be taken in response, through the prism of case studies from the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States of America, South America, India, South Africa and Australia.

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    #68 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Thu Jan 27, 2005 2:40 am
    Subject:: Fwd: 2005 Victorian Sustainable Development Conference
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    VICTORIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

     

    A unique and timely opportunity for all sectors of government and
    business to evaluate progress towards sustainability

     

    15-16 March, ZINC at Federation Square

    • Keynote addresses by:
      the Minister for Environment and Water, the Hon John Thwaites and 
      the Minister for Resources, the Hon Theo Theophanous
    • Presentations by 30 of Australia's leading experts and policy makers in sustainable development.

     

    For full program details, or to register, please click on the link below:

     

    http://www.halledit.com.au/conferences/vicsustainable/

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    #67 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:46 pm
    Subject:: Release of COAG Bushfire Report and Response
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    The report of, and Council of Australian Governments (COAG) response to, the National Inquiry on Bushfire Mitigation and Management has been released.  The report Introductions and Recommendations are attached, and the full report and and response are available from the COAG website at www.coagbushfireinquiry.gov.au

    Below is a media release from Prime Minister John Howard announcing the release of the report and response.

    COAG RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL INQUIRY ON BUSHFIRE MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT
    24 January 2005
    http://www.pm.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_Release1208.html

    Following agreement from all state and territory governments, I can today release the report of, and COAG response to, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Inquiry on Bushfire Mitigation and Management.

    I announced this National Inquiry on 10 October 2003 and the report of the Inquiry, chaired by Mr Stuart Ellis AM, was provided to me in April 2004.  All state and territory governments have carefully considered the recommendations and have now agreed a joint response with the Federal Government.  Although the report and response have not been released until today, all states and territories have been able to use the report as a basis for planning responses to bushfires.  The report and response are available from the COAG website at www.coagbushfireinquiry.gov.au.

    The report includes 29 recommendations to improve bushfire preparedness.  Eight of these recommendations have already been implemented.  This includes continued national funding for fire fighting aircraft and development of agreements for emergency broadcasting with the ABC.

    My Government announced funding of $16.5 million over three years in the 2004-05 Budget for the National Aerial Fire Fighting Centre.  I also announced in September 2004 that the Australian Government would provide $24 million over the next three years towards national bushfire preparedness.  This funding is in addition to the Australian Government’s commitment of $68.5 million for the Natural Disaster Mitigation Programme, announced in the 2003-04 Budget, which brings the total allocation for the programme between 2003-04 and 2007-08 to $103.3 million.

    The report focuses on opportunities to improve national cooperation and management of fire fighting resources.  We can not prevent bushfires but we can be better prepared so we minimise their impact on life and property.  The report highlights the need for a better understanding of risk, a greater focus on mitigation and better cooperation across jurisdictions.  The Council of Australian Governments has decided that the Augmented Australasian Police Ministers’ Council will have a lead role in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the report’s recommendations.

    I wish to acknowledge the cooperation of the states and territories in this process and to thank all those, especially the volunteers around the country, who fight to save lives and property.  The recent terrible tragedy on the Eyre Peninsula, and the fires around Perth, should increase our resolve to ensure we are all better prepared to meet the threat of bushfires.

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    #66 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:56 am
    Subject:: Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund - National Small Grants
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    Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund – National Small Grants
    Further Information and application form:
     
    Provider: Bundaberg Rum
    Funding: Between $1,000 - $5,000
    Who can apply: Landcare and other community groups
    Closes: 31 March 2005
    Purpose: To improve the health of our rivers

    Overview:
     
    Landcare groups have been at the forefront of rehabilitating Australia’s rivers and waterways for over ten years.  Working in partnership with Landcare, the Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund aims to foster that same spirit in the belief that community involvement in environmental repair is the best hope for Australia’s environment.

    Grant applications must address water quality issues within the local area.  This may be within a river, lake, stream, creek, or as part of the wider catchment.  Landcare Australia and Bundaberg Rum will assess proposals, based on environmental and community merits.

    (Source: NSW Central West Catchment Management Authority "Money Matters" January 2005).

    #65 From: "Stephen and Jane Gye" <gyes@...>
    Date: Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:52 pm
    Subject:: Re: Seeking feedback - Constructed Wetlands
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    Dear Janice
    Mangement of urban runoff is THE issue for Sydney bushland - and
    biodiversity. Unfortunately i think because of the lack of understanding of
    native vegetation, bushland is low on the priority for water management yet
    it is the main cause of weed infestation and loss of bushland (after
    destruction of course).
    
    Dr Michelle Leishman (Macquarie University) has identified Phosphorus as the
    culprit, at least in Sydney sandstone veg. - water alone does not promote
    weeds over natives. As we will never be able to reduce P to pre -european
    levels we have to find ways to reduce impacts of stormwater on bushland.
    Unfortunately the bush has traditionally been regarded as the best place to
    dump runoff as it will help filter before entering water bodies.
    Hence bush regenerators (I am one) have struggled for decades with trying to
    find an effective yet economical way of dealing with stormwater - both in
    terms of existing problems and ideas for greenfield developments.
    
    Most attempts on existing problem sites just transfer the problem further
    downhill/stream, thus degrading more good bush.
    
    Detention basins which reduce the volume but extend the time over which the
    water is dissipated simply keep the drain line constantly moist exacerbating
    the weed problem and may cause large trees to topple in windy conditions as
    the roots cannot hold in the soggy soil.
    
    Obviously it is best if the rain that falls on a site is kept on that site -
    but i don't know the solution - BASIX may help in encouraging rainwater
    tanks.
    
    In terms of the bush one thing to keep in mind is that it is the 'first
    flush'  that is the major problem as it is most concentrated in pollutants
    (ie P). It is the small (more frequent) rain events that are the problem,
    not the heavy downpours, although they are a secondary problem because of
    erosion.
    
    Please let me know if i can help.
    regards
    Jane Gye
    
    
    
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    From: "Horsfield, Janice" <Janice.Horsfield@...>
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    > Dear UrbNRM members,
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    > I am doing some research for TAFE, on what has been happening with
    Constructed Wetlands.  The bottom line for TAFE is are there any training
    needs/opportunities.
    >
    > While the research has concentrated on stormwater wetlands, I would like
    to get a feel for community interest in wetlands.  In lots of urban
    developments constructed wetlands are being  built and used to help remove
    some pollutants from run-off water before it enters streams.  Constructed
    wetlands are also being used as part of an urban planning technology known
    own as Water Sensitive Urban Design, which is basically a series of devices
    which encourage rainwater infiltration to the ground or slow and improve
    water quality before it goes into streams.  With this in mind...
    >
    > 1. Are you interested in wetlands?
    > 1. Why are you interested in wetlands and what would you like to know?
    > 2. How do you believe TAFE could be involved in assisting you in
    increasing your understanding about wetlands and sustainable water use?
    >
    > I am keen for your feedback on janice.horsfield@...
    >
    > Thanks,
    >
    > Janice Horsfield
    > Sustainable Water Management Project - Constructed Wetlands
    > TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute
    > National Environment Centre
    > T:  02 6043 6700   F:  02 6043 6721
    > M:  0427 710 280
    > janice.horsfield@...
    > PO Box 827
    > Albury  NSW   2640
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    #64 From: "Horsfield, Janice" <Janice.Horsfield@...>
    Date: Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:30 am
    Subject:: Seeking feedback - Constructed Wetlands
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    Dear UrbNRM members,
    
    I am doing some research for TAFE, on what has been happening with Constructed
    Wetlands.  The bottom line for TAFE is are there any training
    needs/opportunities.
    
    While the research has concentrated on stormwater wetlands, I would like to get
    a feel for community interest in wetlands.  In lots of urban developments
    constructed wetlands are being  built and used to help remove some pollutants
    from run-off water before it enters streams.  Constructed wetlands are also
    being used as part of an urban planning technology known own as Water Sensitive
    Urban Design, which is basically a series of devices which encourage rainwater
    infiltration to the ground or slow and improve water quality before it goes into
    streams.  With this in mind...
    
    1. Are you interested in wetlands?
    1. Why are you interested in wetlands and what would you like to know?
    2. How do you believe TAFE could be involved in assisting you in increasing your
    understanding about wetlands and sustainable water use?
    
    I am keen for your feedback on janice.horsfield@...
    
    Thanks,
    
    Janice Horsfield
    Sustainable Water Management Project - Constructed Wetlands
    TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute
    National Environment Centre
    T:  02 6043 6700   F:  02 6043 6721
    M:  0427 710 280
    janice.horsfield@...
    PO Box 827
    Albury  NSW   2640

    #63 From: "amy@..." <amy@...>
    Date: Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:08 am
    Subject:: NRM SEQ January Newsletter
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    Please visit http://www.nrmseq.com/ to view the January edition of NRM SEQ Board
    Shorts.  The large file version can be found in the 'What's New' box.  The small
    file for easy downloading can be found in the 'Quick Links' box on the right of
    the page.
    
    All the best for 2005!
    
    Regards
    Amy Russell
    NRM SEQ Regional Operations Manager

    #62 From: "Bruce Boyes" <bruce.boyes@...>
    Date: Thu Jan 13, 2005 10:40 pm
    Subject:: "City told to turn off the taps"
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    City told to turn off the taps
    Scott Murdoch
    The Courier-Mail
    January 14, 2005
    Brisbane residents have been accused of ignoring warnings that the city and the surrounding region could run out of water.

    Preliminary findings from research conducted by Melbourne-based Water Services Australia show residents should immediately cut water usage.

    The company reported that if the city did not implement any strategies to reduce its water consumption, usage would have to be cut by a staggering 51 per cent.

    The Brisbane City Council and the State Government had designed extensive programs to slash the amount of water consumed by residential and industrial users.

    However, Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said yesterday most ratepayers were ignoring the city's campaign to turn off the taps.

    Four years ago, Brisbane consumed 300 litres of water a day for each person.

    By 2003 that figure had dropped only slightly to 277 litres a person.

    The council has estimated that by 2010, consumption rates should be reduced by 18 per cent.

    The State Government has been more ambitious, marking a 25 per cent cut as its goal in the South East Queensland Regional Plan.

    "My sense is that there's a percentage of people who are starting to understand," Cr Newman said. "They are the early adopters, they are particularly environmentally conscious.

    "The majority of people – more than 50 per cent – probably don't know anything about it at this stage. They don't think it is an issue."

    Water Services Australia executive director Ross Young said the water situation in Queensland was well controlled because the Brisbane and Gold Coast councils had plans dedicated to the issue.

    But if Brisbane failed to implement improvements it would be the second-worst capital for water wastage in Australia. Sydney would be the worst, needing to cut its water usage by 54 per cent.

    Dependence on water in Queensland is increasing heavily as an estimated 55,000 people moved to the state in the past year.

    Natural Resources Minister Stephen Robertson said the responsibility of the State Government to address the demand had increased beyond simply building more dams.

    However, land had been bought as possible new dam sites.

    The State Government will begin the second phase of its water supply strategy next month, a move that will chart demand for the next 50 years.

    "There are a range of supply issues, we have been buying land for the past 10 years as storage sites across southeast Queensland," Mr Robertson said.

    "The capability of these storage sites has been factored into the water supply strategies. But it is not just a case of new dams being the answer."

    Urban Development Institute state executive director Brian Stewart said he believed a more co-ordinated approach by governments was needed to reduce not only water but also energy usage.

     

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    #61 From: "Julie McGraw" <jmcgraw@...>
    Date: Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:58 am
    Subject:: Early Bird Registration Extended to 31st January - Beyond Declarations Conference
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    Due to the Xmas and New Year break, we have decided to extend the early bird registration deadline for the Beyond Declarations - Working Partnerships for Sustainability National Conference until the 31st January.

    If you are considering attending the conference, now is the time to book your place.

    For your information, conference early bird rates are listed below:

    The Early Bird Rates are:

    2 Day Conference                                                                                                    $425
    2 Day Conference & 1 Day Pre Conference Workshop/Field Trip Day        $525
    Day Delegate Registration                                                                                    $250

    From the 1st February, Conference Registration Rates will increase to:

    2 Day Conference                                                                                                   $475
    2 Day Conference & 1 Day Pre Conference Workshop/Field Trip Day       $575
    Day Delegate Registration                                                                                   $280

    Details of the conference program and other general information are available on the conference website www.gemspl.com.au/sustain2005  
     We have also taken the liberty of attaching a copy of the program for you.

    If you have any other questions regarding the conference, please call either myself or Carrie Deane at GEMS on 02 9744 5252 at any time.

    Best wishes

    Julie McGraw

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    #60 From: "Tabatha Timbery" <Tabatha.Timbery@...>
    Date: Fri Jan 7, 2005 2:32 am
    Subject:: Dam levels dip again
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    Dam levels dip again
    By Saffron Howden
    January 6, 2005
    
    WITH Australia still parched from last year's record high temperatures,
    the first week of 2005 started ominously in New South Wales, with a
    decline in water supplies.
    
    Water levels across the main dams fell by 0.4 of a per cent in the past
    week, reducing capacity to just 43.1 per cent.
    
    Warragamba dam - the main source of water for Sydneysiders - has fallen
    0.1 of a per cent to 38.5 per cent of capacity.
    
    The decline in water levels comes despite rainfalls of 10mm in the
    Illawarra and Nepean for the week and 5mm across Warragamba and the
    Shoalhaven.
    
    Fears that drinking water supplies were diminishing rapidly prompted
    the introduction of water restrictions by the NSW government last year.
    
    
    A report into a possible desalination plant to combat declining
    supplies is expected mid-year, but environmentalists have criticised the
    plan.
    
    Such a plant would pump 255,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases into the
    atmosphere each year, according to the Nature Conservation Council of
    NSW.
    
    Water-saving devices installed in homes and business, and the reuse of
    treated storm and effluent water should be adopted instead, the council
    said.
    
    This position was favoured by the State Opposition as well.
    
    Residents would not have to curb their water use if recycling systems
    were in place across the city, Opposition utilities spokesman Brad
    Hazzard said.
    
    "There are 1100 Olympic pools worth of sewage water that go out into
    the Pacific Ocean every day.
    
    "If that water was actually reused - and there are companies in Sydney
    in Australia that want to be able to reuse that water - then we would
    see a marked difference in the available water supplies in Sydney," Mr
    Hazzard said.
    
    Australia's annual mean temperature was 0.45C above the 1961-1990
    long-term average, making 2004 the 10th warmest year since 1910,
    according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Annual Australian Climate
    Summary released today.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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