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Shorebirds and waterbirds in Port Stephens: results from surveys over 2004-2020
Sixteen migratory shorebirds were recorded, the most abundant species in Port Stephens being the Bar-tailed Godwit, Far Eastern Curlew and Whimbrel. However, numbers have decreased since 2004, reflecting national and world-wide trends. Increased numbers we're recorded for the Australian Pied Oystercatcher, Sooty Oystercatcher and Tern, highlighting Port Stephens' value as a home for these species.
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Submission on Coastal Walk master plan 2020
We recommend that plans to run the Coastal Walk across the eastern face of Stephens Peak, Quarry Hill and Green Hill be abandoned because of geological instability
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Submission on Council waste management & resource recovery policy
Council’s waste management and resource recovery policy should include measurable targets. Click here
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“MARINE ESTATE MANAGEMENT ACT 2014 NO 72” 5 YEAR STATUTORY REVIEW: a critical response
A critical response by Iain Watt, PSGLMP Advisory Committee - Conservation Representative, President - EcoNetwork Port Stephens and Vice President - Marine Parks Association.https://www.econetworkps.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Submission-of-the-Marine-Estate-Management-Act-Review-0820-Iain-Watt.pdf
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Objection to Council tree management plan draft changes
Draft amendment makes tree removal easier click here
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Objection to increased building heights in Nelson Bay
Objection to building heights 58-2018-24-1-006Download
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Port Stephens Council Tree Management – Draft changes to Development Control Plan (DCP)
Draft submission from TRRA and EcoNetwork Port Stephens (Summary and Desirable changes suggested as key points for other submissions) Submissions due by 27 July 2020 to council council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au File number PSC2019-05565 Summary of concerns The statement in the report to the 23 June 2020 Council meeting: ‘There are no policy changes proposed …’ is misleading. Council’s proposed introduction of a ‘self-certification’ regime, without ...
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Submission Guide from TRRA, EcoNetwork, and Climate Action PS Port Stephens Council – Draft Climate Change Policy
https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/your-council/public-exhibition/exhibitions-2020/policy-development-climate-change-policy On Exhibition July 2020 – submissions by 5pm 24 July to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au Reference PSC2012-01402Welcome, if long overdue (Council has flagged need since at least 2009) Implications of climate change particularly severe for Port Stephens given its extensive coastline, low lying land and bushland areas Welcome commitment to wide consultation on climate change impacts and responses Welcome commitment ...
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OBJECTION: Stockton Sand Quarry Dredging – State Significant Development Application No SSD 9490
__________EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc.__________ All correspondence to: Secretary PO Box 97 secretary@econetworkps.org 9 April 2020 NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment OBJECTION: Stockton Sand Quarry Dredging State Significant Development Application No SSD 9490 About Us EcoNetwork-Port Stephens is a grassroots community-based environmental and sustainability network comprising 26 community and environment groups and eco-businesses with a focus on sustainable planning. We are non-party political and do not donate to political parties. Objection EcoNetwork-Port Stephens submits that ...