enviro news

  1. Surfrider Foundation condemns Government decision to destroy Bastion Point

    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

    Surfrider Foundation condemns Government decision to destroy Bastion Point
    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 [...]

  2. Desal plant Wonthaggi, Vicco

    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

    Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to produce fresh water, and make it fit for human use.
    Very large quantities of sea water (11,000 litres per second, or 16 Olympic-size swimming pools every hour) are pumped into a factory-like complex. The water is mixed with chemicals in a pre-treatment process. [...]

  3. International Surfing Day – Sat June 20th

    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

    Ever needed a legitimate excuse to go surfing? Well on June 20, 2009 you’ve got one: International Surfing Day. The unofficial surfer’s holiday gives us a chance to promote and celebrate surfing while bringing awareness to the state of our oceans and beaches.
    The goal is simple: take the day, or at least part of the [...]