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Who we are: The Care For Hedland Environmental Association has been established for just over 3 years and is a proactive group interested in environmental/sustainability issues prevalent within Hedland and the Pilbara. The Association has a collection of members from Port, South Hedland and Wedgefield and a diverse demographic of short term to long term residents, local business/industry, community and indigenous representation. The Group is an independent environmental interest group and acts as an effective conduit for the effective communication of environmental/sustainability information out into the community.
What we do: The Association takes part in a variety of activities from volunteer flatback turtle monitoring, regular meetings, submission writing, beach cleanups, tree planting and weeding activities – something for everyone young or old!  Hatchlings emerging from their nest © Care for Hedland Environmental Association  Volunteers giving a Flatback turtle a helping hand © Care for Hedland Environmental Association
Aims: i) Bring ideas/feedback to government and other bodies on environmental/sustainability issues ii) Assess and prioritise current and future environmental/sustainability issues iii) Ascertain public perception of responsible bodies’ efforts in environmental management iv) Assist awareness raising of environmental/sustainability issues v) Build a partnership between the community, business/industries and government agencies for the management of environmental/sustainability issues
Ultimately providing a forum whereby business, industry, government and community can effectively discuss barriers, opportunities and solutions to sustainable development, so that together we can develop a sustainable future for Hedland and the Pilbara. Priority issues of concern: Coastal management (incl volunteer Flatback turtle monitoring program Port Hedland), air quality/dust management, waste management and mining developmental proposals Geographical region: Pilbara (north west) Membership opportunity: Yes (single $25, family $40, organisation $100) Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month (except January no meeting) Contact: Chairperson Kelly Howlett mob 04399 41431 email: kellyhowlett35@hotmail.com
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