Policy Releases and Statements

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1. EcoNetwork Port Stephens - March 2010 Update - Global Warming - The Challenge remains … issued by EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc. <click here to read more>
2. EcoNetwork Port Stephens - February 2010 Update - Nelson Bay Development Control Plan … issued by EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc. <click here to read more>
3. Sustainability - A Brief Interpretation - A Signpost and Journey to the Future … issued by EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc. <click here to read more>
4. Looking ahead and re-thinking for a sustainable town - Nelson Bay ... A contribution to discussion … issued by Nelson Bay Town and Foreshore Advisory Group. <click here to read more>
5. A 2009 Nelson Bay 2030 Strategy for an aesthetically appealing, well managed and welcoming town - EcoNetwork Port Stephens Inc. presents a contribution to the discussion and recommendations.<click here to read the document> <click here to see a map of Nelson Bay Town Centre>
6. So you want to become a Port Stephens Councillor? Before you vote for your local councillor on September 13th, ask them how they feel about this document! <click here to read an explanatory document>
7. Traffic and Parking Management Concepts for the Nelson Bay Town Centre - DRAFT - Discussion Paper … by EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc. <click here to read more>
8. End Fossil Fuel Dependancy to clean, safe and renewable energy technologies. There is a real and urgent need for safe and clean energy supply. This demands that climate change, its causes and consequences are debated and appropriate remedial actions are implemented with urgency.<click here to read more>
9. Further Information from Marine Protected Areas - June 2006 - With appropriate marine park sanctuary protection, fish and other marine species that have so far survived the enormous range of human impacts and predation, will have a chance to again regenerate and to replenish our in-shore and off-shore waters. <click here to read more>
10. Protecting and Conserving our Marine Natural Heritage in the Port Stephens/Great Lakes Marine Park - This Marine Park presents each one of us the opportunity of gifting to our children,grandchildren and future generations, a protected and productive marine environment. The opportunity is with us right now to ensure that seriously declining marine biodiversity including edible fish stock, are given adequate sanctuary protection for long-term survival, regeneration and replenishment. <click here to read more>
11. Port Stephens Council Environment Network: The Port Stephens Environment Network (PSEN) is an email bulletin board to assist in information sharing of community groups and individuals who have an interest in living sustainably and taking care of the Port Stephens Environment. The aim of the group is to: (a) Promote information flow and to support each other, (b) Advertise upcoming environmental and volunteering activities. and (c) Gain increased environmental knowledge. The network is not limited to Port Stephens residents but is open to anyone interested environmental activities in the Port Stephens region. To subscribe click here: portstephensen-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.au and send the email with ‘subscribe’ as the subject.