Improve biodiversity and carbon capture
The Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) has a strong focus on the health of nature (biodiversity) in our area as apart from anything, it forms a key indicator of our true sustainability, being recognised as one of nine non-negotiable planetary boundaries integral to humanity's survival. Sadly biodiversity is in alarming decline globally, whilst here in the Surfcoast there are many birds, plants and animals facing big challenges; many associated with habitat loss. In response, SCEG has initiated its own program to restore the health of Spring Creek valley (SCV). Not only does it support rare and threatened species and habitat, it also serves as an important migration route (biolink) between Otway Range forests and Otway Plain woodlands. Moreover, it serves as a unique shared ecosystem in the backyard of three communities, Bellbrae, Jan Juc and Torquay.
For more information:
- See info@sceg.org.au or visit our new Spring Creek valley website at: springcreekvalley.org
- Our work in Spring Creek valley is strongly supported by Surfers Appreciating Natural Environment (SANE) who hold monthly working bees to restore nature in the valley. See sanesurfers.org or email graemestockton1@gmail.com
- SCEG also works closely with the Surf Coast Inland Plains Network (SCIPN) at: https://scipn.com.au/
- Torquay District Landcare Group on projects in Spring Creek valley and elsewhere. See torquaydistrictlandcaregroup@
gmail.com
There are also many other active nature-based groups in our local environment that continue to do great work over many years. Some are listed here:
- Surfrider Foundation: https://www.surfrider.org.au/
branches-surfcoast/ - Torquay Coast Action: https://www.facebook.com/
torquaycoastaction/ - Jan Juc Coast Action: https://www.facebook.com/
JanJucCoastAction/ - ANGAIR (Anglesea/Aireys Inlet group): https://angair.org.au
- Friends of Point Addis: https://www.friendsofptaddis.
org/
