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25.01.2022 Not sure if what you read in the media is true? Come and hear about the future of the Great Barrier Reef from former Australian of the Year, Professor Tim Flannery at the Coast to Coast Conference 2016! Only a few days left to register! http://buff.ly/2bkb6gG #C2CMelb2016

20.01.2022 Did you love the movie Oddball? Australia's national coastal conference, Coast to Coast 2016, is your chance to meet Albus, one of the Maremma dogs that helps to protect Eastern Barred Bandicoots and Little Penguins. We looking forward to hearing all the other innovative ideas that will help to solve Australia’s conservation issues during the Conference. You can too, simply register via the link below!... http://buff.ly/2bkb6gG #C2CMelb2016

20.01.2022 Well done to the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee for winning the 'Education' category for their highly regarded education program 'Great Ocean Road Coastal Education - the next generation of coastal protectors'. The very successful program promotes lifelong stewardship of the coast, fostering a culture of environmental advocacy and action through partnerships with local and visiting schools, agencies, campers and broader community. Congratulations Great Ocean Road Coast Committee

20.01.2022 Do you know an outstanding community engagement program on the coast? Nominate now for the 2018 Victorian Coastal Awards. In 2013 the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove Branch were recognised for their Smiles on Dials program, with the Community Engagement award, Nominate your coastal champions online at http://www.vcc.vic.gov.au/page/awards

16.01.2022 The Victorian Coastal Council invites you to nominate individuals, groups or projects for the Victorian Coastal Awards 2018. Recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of communities preserving and enhancing Victoria's marine and coastal environments. Nominations close Friday 23rd February 2018 - nominate online at www.vcc.vic.gov.au

13.01.2022 Do you know an outstanding citizen or student science and monitoring program on the Victorian coast? Nominate a project now making a major contribution to the understanding and long-term management and protection of coastal and/or marine environments. 2010 Winner - Reef Life Survey - Reef Life Survey is a volunteer-based marine science and conservation program. It provides an avenue for committed members of the recreational SCUBA diving community to actively work towards marine conservation goals, while expanding their knowledge and awareness of marine systems and environmental issues.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2018 Victorian Coastal Awards winners! The Victorian Coastal Council hosted the awards last Thursday 17 May, which recognise and celebrate the efforts and achievements of individuals, groups and organisations in protecting and enhancing Victoria’s unique marine and coastal environment. Over 220 guests from volunteer groups, committees of management, non-governmental organisations and state agencies attended the awards ceremony at Encore in St Kilda.... Minister Lily D'Ambrosio presented the winners, selected from finalists across seven categories. This year’s awards attracted a diverse and impressive list of nominations, with 55 submissions for projects and initiatives from across the entirety of Victoria’s unique coastline. To find out who won, click here: http://www.vcc.vic.gov.au/page/awards

12.01.2022 Congratulations to EstuaryWatch Victoria, winners of the Victorian Coastal Award 2018 for 'Community Engagement'. For over 10 years, EstuaryWatch volunteers have contributed vital citizen science data informing decision making in waterway management in Victoria. EstuaryWatch Victoria has earned a reputation amongst government agencies, researchers and coastal communities as a trusted source of information on the condition of Victoria’s estuaries and its volunteers are knowledgeable advocates for local estuaries.

11.01.2022 Do you want to learn how research is used by decision makers? On Tuesday 30 August, join leading experts in climate change research and science as they explore the practical application of research and its use by decision makers. "Coastal Hazards and Sea-Level Rise The Clock is Ticking & Demonstration of a Climate Risk Management Tool for Coastal Australia". For more info on tickets or this workshop, go to http://buff.ly/2bkb6gG #C2CMelb2016

10.01.2022 Today is International Biodiversity Day - What better day to congratulate the 2018 winners of the 'Biodiversity Conservation' category in the Victorian Coastal Awards!? The Gippsland Lakes Migratory and Shore Bird Habitat Restoration project was recognised for the unique collaboration between natural resource managers, waterway managers and community volunteers in creating critical habitat for bird life! Well done also to the finalists: The Nature Conservancy (Restoring Lost Shellfish Reefs Port Phillip Bay) and Friends of the Hooded Plover Far West Victoria/BirdLife Australia

09.01.2022 Nominations period extended! To assist coastal groups and projects interested in nominating for the 2018 Victorian Coastal Awards, the nomination period has been extended by one week and will now close on Friday 2nd March 2018. Nominate an outstanding project, group or individual in any of the following categories:... Improving the physical environment Biodiversity conservation Education Community engagement Planning and Management Partnerships in Research and Monitoring Outstanding Individual Achievement See more

08.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the 2018 Victorian Coastal Awards Research and Monitoring category - Awarded for outstanding partnerships in research and/or monitoring that supports or involves: citizen science; student science; or the interface between Traditional Owner knowledge and science. This research and monitoring should make a major contribution to the understanding and long-term management and protection of coastal and/or marine environments. Pictured: 2015 Award Winne...r Sea Search - Community Seagrass Monitoring at Corner Inlet. Nominate online at vcc.vic.gov.au

07.01.2022 Nominations closing soon - Victorian Coastal Awards. Nominate a program or project that is enhancing, conserving and protecting coastal and marine ecosystems and species, in the Biodiversity Conservation category. Pictured is 2014 winner Yarram Yarram Landcare Network - Coastal Saltmarsh Protection Project... Submit online at http://vcc.vic.gov.au

07.01.2022 Nominate now for the Victorian Coastal Awards - Biodiversity Conservation category - recognising outstanding contribution to enhancing, conserving and protecting coastal and marine ecosystems and species. In 2011 Birdlife Australia (@BirdlifeOz) were recognised for their Beach Nesting Birds Project - The project actively protects Hooded Plover breeding sites on the Victorian coast, empowering community groups to take the lead and conserve this flagship species. "Hoodies" are an excellent indicator of healthy beaches where recreation is balanced with the needs of resident species.

06.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to the Project Banjo Action Group, Victorian Fisheries Authority, FutureFish, Boating Industry Association Victoria and Fishcare for winning the 'Planning and Management' category for their amazing collaborative project 'Safeguarding Stingrays'! A high-profile community conversation was initiated via social and print media, radio and an online petition that attracted 33,000 signatures! The project resulted in the introduction of new rules providing increased protection for rays across with practical education and enforcement solutions in place. Well done!

05.01.2022 Do you know an outstanding education program on the coast? Nominate now for the 2018 Victorian Coastal Awards. The 2014 Education award winner, Bunurong Coast Education was recognised for its programs for community members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, transforming the way they understand and value Victoria’s unique coastal and marine environments.

05.01.2022 We are looking forward to inspiring participants at the Coast to Coast Conference 2016 with the story of our iconic Little Penguins. Our field trip will take delegates into one of the world’s largest Little Penguin colonies to hear about the ongoing habitat rehabilitation as well as other innovative projects in the region such as erosion management in Western Port Bay. Don’t miss out, there is still time to register! http://buff.ly/2bkb6gG #C2CMelb2016

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of the 'Improving the Physical Environment' category - Kingston City Council for the new Mordialloc Life Saving Club and Aboriginal Gathering Place! Mordialloc Life Saving Club has a long history in the City of Kingston, with the original Club forming in 1919. Facilities were aging and could no longer adequately serve the growing Club and broader community. A new state of the art facility was developed, replacing the existing facility, and providing multiple benefits to the local community and visitors. The new Gathering Place offers the Kingston Koorie Mob a sense of belonging and community. City of Kingston

02.01.2022 The Victorian Coastal Awards saw joint winners recognised in the 'Research and Monitoring' category in 2018. Deakin University, Parks Victoria, The University of Melbourne were celebrated for their Victorian Marine Park Habitat Mapping and Monitoring partnership. The award recognises the wealth of research training opportunities provided by the partnership, which includes training of 7 PhD, 1 Masters and 4 Honours students. For 40 years, the Victorian Wader Study Group has co...nducted high quality, long-term scientific research on international migration routes, annual breeding success, population monitoring and the ecology of many migratory waders and key resident species like oystercatchers and crested terns. The Group’s long-term dedication to research and publication, its co-operative working relationships with land managers and international peers, represent citizen science at its best. Congratulations to both winners for their ongoing contribution to improving understanding and management of Victoria's unique marine and coastal environments

01.01.2022 In 2015 Bob Semmens' commitment to conservation and engagement was recognised with a Victorian Coastal Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement. Do you know of an individual or group demonstrating excellence in preserving and enhancing Victoria’s marine and coastal environments? Nominations are now open for the 2018 awards - submit online at http://www.vcc.vic.gov.au/page/awards ... Photo: Rachel Mounsey.

01.01.2022 Want to see Port Phillip Bay from a different angle? Register for the Coast to Coast Conference and come and explore the complexity of the coastal environment at Williamstown, Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula. Your input can help us to inspire local communities, coastal managers and government to create a Bay that is more resilient to risks from climate change and population growth. Register today!... http://buff.ly/2bkb6gG #C2CMelb2016