Event: Coastal Walk and Talk – April 2023
April 2022 – A chance for our members to catch up and discuss current matters whilst out and about along a section of coastline.
Event
Talk of the Tide 1: Eco-Engineering
The ecosystems and ecological benefits; the opportunities that exist in Port Phillip Bay; and outcomes of recent work around community perceptions of eco-engineering in Port Phillip Bay.
Talk of the Tide 2: Understanding coastal erosion in Port Phillip Bay
Overview of coastal erosion and beach dynamics in Port Phillip Bay – the importance of understanding local dynamics in decision making.
Talk of the Tide 3: Tracking shoreline change and visitation – lessons from NSW
Showcasing fixed data capture systems and a citizen science / community engagement approach (CoastSnap) based on local government examples from NSW and Victoria
Talk of the Tide 5: Introduction to blue carbon and initiatives and opportunities in Port Phillip Bay
Introduction to blue carbon and the Deakin University Blue Carbon Lab. Covers nature based solutions to climate change.
Talk of the Tide 4: Update on Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program & CoastKiT
Overview of Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program; introduction to Coast Kit and regional climate adaptation plan for Port Phillip Bay.
Talk of the Tide 6: Introduction to the State of the Marine and Coastal Environment 2021 Report
Presentation by Better Boating Victoria on the development of the Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy and other boating projects in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.
Talk of the Tide 7: Managing the Bay with Parks Victoria
Update on update on Parks Victoria initiatives in Port Phillip Bay – partnering with local government to plan and manage planning and manage coastal assets; and understanding shared priorities as coastal Crown land managers to inform the Marine and Coastal Strategy.
Talk of the Tide 8: development of the Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy
Presentation by Better Boating Victoria on the development of the Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy and other boating projects in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.
Talk of the Tide 9: Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy
Briefing for ABM Member Councils and Westernport Councils on the Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy