Blue Mountains Conservation Society
Euphrasia bowdeniae only grows in the Upper Blue Mountains, and is classed as vulnerable.
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Conservation
The Management Committee is responsible for the overall running of the organisation with the "nuts and bolts" of our work done by our sub-committees.
We always welcome new members, or people wanting
to come along and find out more!
Read about our latest Conservation Work in Hut News.
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Environmental Education
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Our team of enthusiastic students produces a monthly newsletter for young people called Strobos.
They are also working hard to reduce the amount of bottled water consumed in the Mountains through the Drink Tap Water campaign.
Contact: Gary Humble, 4784 1648,
gaz.humble@gmail.com
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Groundwater/Water Conservation
This group promotes water resource conservation for the benefit of riparian and groundwater dependent ecosystems, as well as the scenic values of Blue Mountains’ swamps, streams and waterfalls.
They are also involved in the Drink Tap Water campaign, and interact with government over water management plans.
Contact: Brian Marshall, 4784 1148,
briannamar@bigpond.com
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Sustainability & Climate Change
The sub committee communicates by email and works with other members of the community concerned with climate change and sustainability.
A particular focus at present is opposing new coal fired power stations in NSW.
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Landuse
We examine State Government and Council policies, as well as development applications affecting environmentally sensitive land in the Blue Mountains.
Help us to mitigate harmful developments before they happen!
Contact: Anne Cantwell, cantwell@eftel.net.au
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Gardens of Stone Stage 2, Western Escarpment Protection
This sub committee aims to protect the values of the Newnes plateau and the Western Escarpment through the Gardens of Stone Stage 2 Park Proposal.
We also work to monitor the impacts of coal mining and other activities on this beautiful area.
Contact: Brian Marshall, 4784 1148, briannamar@bigpond.com
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