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