Rasta To Train With Al Gore At Climate Project In Melbourne
Billabong Freesurfer David Rastovich has been selected from more than 2000 Australasian applicants to be trained by former US Vice President Al Gore at The Climate Project – Australia Asia Pacific Summit (A-P Summit) in Melbourne in 11 – 13 July. Building on the work of The Climate Project – Australia, the A-P Summit will […]
WRL’s 50th Anniversary Open Day
The Water Research Laboratory (WRL) is celebrating 50 years in 2009, and as a part of our celebrations, we are holding an Open Day. Saturday, 4th July between 9 am and 2 pm at 110 King St, Manly Vale (near Manly Dam) The Water Research Laboratory is a unique facility undertaking various water engineering studies. […]
fewer sharks = more jellyfish?
Sharks are under siege from humans and the consequences are far reaching. It turns out that you can’t pull a top predator out of an ecosystem and expect everything else to remain the same. A recent article in the Age (Taste for delicacy puts sharks at risk) canvasses the issues. A quote or two… A […]
The Simple Arithmetic of Global Warming Supports the Economics of a Climate Change Bill
Just finished reading this lucid summation of where we stand with the science and politics of climate change. A few illustrative quotes: If you understand how compound interest works, you can understand the urgency of facing the issue today. Because more CO2 remains in the atmosphere, and because CO2 in the atmosphere generates atmospheric heat,more […]
Getting wet for International Surfing Day
Hello Friends, Just back from a little beach clean up to celebrate International Surfing Day. Surfrider Foundation northern beaches chapter couldn’t be put off by gale force wind and torrential rain. We combed the length of Fishermans around to Collaroy for rubbish and I’m happy to report that while we definitely picked up a few […]
International Surfing Day: beach cleanup and bbq
Join the crew from Surfrider Foundation’s northern beaches chapter for a bit of beach cleanup work and a bbq. From 230 at Fisherman’s, Long Reef.
Surfrider Foundation condemns Government decision to destroy Bastion Point
16 June 2009 Victorian Minister for Planning, Justin Madden MP, has rejected the findings of the Government’s own Independent Panel Inquiry, and approved a plan to construct a large breakwater and boatramp at Bastion Point, on the east coast of Victoria. By granting consent to the East Gippsland Shire to proceed with this project, the […]
KILLALEA DECLARED NATIONAL SURFING RESERVE
On Saturday 6 June, Killalea was officially declared as a National Surfing Reserve.
UPDATE: Bikes for Beaches
After two gruelling weeks on the bikes in support of Surfrider Foundation Australia, the boys will arrive in Adelaide tomorrow!!! They’ve battled soaring temperatures, insurmountable hills and the Victorian fires… but they’ve made it, and they’re in one piece. Dave ends his journey here, while Foulsh will continue to WA. Keep your eye on the blog […]
Oxford Falls Valley – Impact to Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment
Even as Wall Street consults the entrails of the goat on the steps of the New York stock exchange, the Wizards of Oz are planning to sell off the Warringah Farm. The BATTLE FOR OXFORD FALLS VALLEY continues. The resident’s army needs YOU! NOW is the time to step up and fight! We are at the pointy end of a […]