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Act to support listing the koala as Endangered – example letter
Letter to support the Threatened Species Scientific Committee's call to uplist the koala from Vulnerable to Endangered. Click here
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Support for call to have koala listed as endangered
The Koala Koalition, EcoNetwork Port Stephens (KKEPS) strongly supports the Threatened Species ScientificCommittee’s call to uplist the koala from Vulnerable to Endangered. Click here
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Submission on helipad proposal for Anna Bay
Submission objecting to Aircraft facility – helipad, dual occupancy and associated infrastructure including hangars, offices, carparking and civil works at Anna Bay Click here for submission.
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Submission on Soldiers Point marina extension
Objection to DA 16-2019-8-1 Soldiers Point Marina - Extension to Building and Related foreshore works. Click here.
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FINGAL BAY LINK ROAD SUBMISSION
Support for improvements and modifications to the existing road network (Option 3) in association with improved public transport and measures to manage traffic congestion during peak periods. Costly and environmentally damaging road works through Tomaree National Park (Options 1 and 2) strongly opposed. Click here
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FINGAL BAY LINK ROAD: CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL SUBMISSION
This Guide has been prepared by EcoNetwork Port Stephens to assist in responding to the proposed Fingal Bay Link Road Route Options, Nov 2020. Submit by 5pm Friday 11 December 2020 to fingalbay@transport.nsw.gov.au Click here for The Guide
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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