What does EcoNetwork
do?
As a conservation and natural heritage
network, EcoNetwork has proactive policies to help to conserve both
terrestrial and marine environments and to address the excesses of development
and governments.
Being proactive has led to many initiatives, among which are:
- Expansion of Tomaree National Park (896
to 2274 hectares).
- Conservation of remnant bushland (Wanda,
Mambo Wetlands) and koala habitat.
- Council’s Energy Smart Homes Program.
- Marine ecosystem and waterways protection,
including six (free) vessel sewerage pump-outs.
EcoNetwork-Port Stephens Inc. was founded in
March 1993 and comprises 22 community, environmental and eco-tourism
groups including Port Stephens Tourism Limited, eco-tourism businesses,
local and regional conservationists.
EcoNetwork’s
vision projects an eco-oriented culture that addresses the total
human condition for a holistic quality of life now and the transfer
of intact natural systems to future generations. |
Objectives
- To unify members, affiliates, communities and their
organizations in co-operation around shared values, common interests
and objectives.
- To initiate and conduct educational and awareness
programs within local communities on ecological values, ecosystems
and related issues.
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To conduct workshops, seminars and forums on contentious
issues relating to planning and conservation.
Main Policy Directions
- Addressing climate change through a just transition
from fossil fuel use to renewable technologies.
- Conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems
in national parks and marine park sanctuaries.
- Planning and urban stabilisation through Development
Control Plans - retaining “sense of place”.
- Socially useful and environmentally responsible
investment for ecological sustainability.
EcoNetwork is an incorporated
association registered under the Model Rules of Incorporation of the
New South Wales Office of Fair Trading.