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Read about the campaign for the magnificient Gardens of Stone (Stage 2) The new energy efficient compact (and normal) flourescent lights can be an environmental hazard. Find out more The disused Canyon Colliery has and still is Poisoning the Grose River The BMCS opposes the proposed Mount Victoria - River Lett Hill Bypass which will threaten the Newnes Plateau in many ways. How to protect Wildlife from Domestic Animals Read the Garnaut Reports (commissioned by the Rudd Government) on Garnaut Climate Change Review as they are issued Read the authoritive Stern Report on Climate Change Read the BMCS Views on recycling/saving water Read the BMCS Views on Groundwater, the Metropolitan Water Plan and Desalination What is wrong about Sea Water Desalination How much does Bottled Water cost you?
Severe environmental impacts in NSW of Long Wall Coal Mining The 2006 Metropolitan Water Plan - A Critical Review Are you drinking poisoned water?? Read about the Emirates Luxury Resort - to be built in the Wolgan Valley Letter to the Government on the Grose Valley Fires Read the World Heritage Report on the Grose Valley Fire Forum Local species are under threat! Australian coal mining is damaging the Local and World Environment! Find out more and what YOU can do about it Frank Sartor muzzles independent report on Upper Hunter coal mine The World Heritage Area is being threatened by Sand Mining On the Newnes Plateau Sub-surface water extraction (bores) are damaging our swamps and streams. Why go to Iraq to get shot? Save time by visiting a NSW State Forest Natural features, Flora and Fauna Weeds and Weed Control Check out Council's Development Applications in your local area |
Welcome to the Blue Mountains Conservation Society. This voluntary group of about one thousand members is helping to conserve the World Heritage Blue Mountains region in eastern Australia. We have a membership now of over one thousand members which has been growing at 20% per annum - thanks to the great efforts by our Membership Secretary Ilan Salbe Ph 4759 2372. We hope you enjoy your visit to this site.
The Annual General Meeting of the Society was held on Friday 28th March, 2008 at the Conservation Hut, Wentworth Falls. Most, but not all positions on the Management Committee were filled at this meeting, but the Committee can always use help in fulfilling its duties and you are encouraged to get actively involved. This is a very effective and worth-while organisation which is primarily concerned with environmental issues in the Blue Mountains and surrounds. It relies totally upon voluntary effort. As such, it is worthy of YOUR contribution. Please consider lending a hand. This site is continuously under review with the aim of:
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Welcome to the Blue Mountains Conservation Society Bushwalking Group. Come out and enjoy the bush - have a look at bushwalk photos Join in the Spring 2008 program for the Great Grose Weed Walk. This is a full program that includes post fire weed removal as well as the regular Blue Mountains City Council Bushcare days. Join a local Bushcare Group; find the one closest to you Plants for sale and information at the BMCS NURSERY You can find the latest and past editions of the Society's newsletter 'Hut News' and magazine 'Strobos' HERE The CSIRO publishes an excellent online and printed environmental Magazine - Ecos Put your comments (and read the comments of others) on environmental matters on the Green's Blog Site The 'Ground Water' Booklet written by Dr. Brian Marshall (past President of BMCS) explains how groundwater is essential to the health of the Blue Mountains vegetation, streams and swamps. Read this HERE The 'Sustainability' Booklet (now updated) arose from a series of sustainability workshops given by Craig Linn. Read about this very important subject HERE Home heating contributes to Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Compare the various home heating methods
ACTION 1: The walk-in at the Southern Coalfields to the Waratah Rivulet, a tributary to the Sydney drinking water supply which has been severely damaged by longwall coal mining, has been postponed due to the rivulet flooding. However, it is hoped that this will still take place at a date to be fixed. For details Contact Caroline Graham More info www.riverssos.com/ ACTION 2: Walk-in somewhere in the Gunnedah Basin, Remnant woodlands, rivers, aquifers, fertile farmland, and the global climate are threatened by plans to massively expand coal mining in the Gunnedah Basin region of NSW. Several mines are already having major impacts in the region. Contact Carmel Flint More info about plans for the Gunnedah Basin http:www.risingtide.org.au/ Ongoing. A series of peaceful direct actions in Newcastle. Newcastle will see a series of this year and beyond to prevent construction of the recently approved third Coal Export Terminal for Newcastle - the key plank in plans to double exports from the world's biggest coal port. Contact risingtide@risingtide.org.au More info http://www.risingtide.org.au/ |
