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The Victorian Marine Forum 2009 Examining the past, present and future of Victoria's marine environment. Details available on the VCC Marine Forum 2009 web page |
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The Victorian Coastal Council is appointed under the Coastal Management Act 1995 as the peak body for the strategic planning and management of the Victorian coast, and to provide advice to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.
In Victoria 96% of the coast is in public ownership, making it largely accessible and providing for a wide range of experiences from the bustling city beaches to smaller seaside settlements and the remote, untouched wilderness areas. The coast is undoubtedly one of Victoria's most valuable and cherished destinations, providing significant environmental, economic, social and cultural values for Victorians.
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On the 23rd April 2009, the Victorian Coastal Council hosted the Victorian Coastal Forum. The forum examined two of the three significant coastal issues identified in the Victorian Coastal Strategy, Climate Change and Population and Growth. By utilising key note speakers and panels of experts, the forum aimed to increase the understanding and future planning choices related to these two issues for key managers, planners and decision makers in Victoria. The Victorian Coastal Council has received positive feedback regarding the event, and many attendees have requested a summary of the event and copies of the presentations given by the key note speakers. Copies of these documents are now available from the Victorian Coastal Forum web page. |
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The Victorian Coastal Council is committed to a long-term vision for the coast through the Victorian Coastal Strategy to ensure these values are enhanced and not compromised. |
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| Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence 2009 - Winners Announced |
| News | Media Releases |
· Victorian Coastal Council Annual Report 2008/09 · Expression of Interest - Victorian Coastal Council (DSE site) · Finalists Selected for 10th Victorian Coastal Awards · Coastal Awards for Excellence 2009 - Nominations Now Open! |
· 27 Octoberl 2009 - VCC Welcomes Federal Inquiry Report on Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities · 13 October 2009 - Climate Change is Real and Will Affect South-West Coast · 24 April 2009 - 10th Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence, 2009 · 25 March 2009 - Finalists Selected for 10th Victorian Coastal Awards · 10 December 2008 - Victoria's Long Term Vision for the Coast - Launch of the Victorian Coastal Strategy 2008 · 13 October 2008 - Victorians Urged to Nominate Coastal Champions |
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Acknowledgement of Country and Indigenous Australians
The Victorian Coastal Council respectfully acknowledges the original custodians of what is now known as Victoria; their rich culture, deep affinity with the land and spiritual connection to it.
© The State of Victoria 2008.
This document was last reviewed on 09/11/2009.