Bellarine Catchment Network
The Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) comprises representatives from key catchment and coastal organisations (both government and non-government) with an integrated catchment management focus. This includes environment groups, ‘Friends Of’, Landmanagers, Landcare and Coastcare groups. BCN employees seven officers to implement the projects of the committee. Our Vision is to have Healthy, flourishing and diverse ecosystems cared for by an aware and engaged community.
Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group
The Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group Mt Martha is a friends group formed to preserve and restore the unique ecology of the Balcombe Estuary and Reserves. We remove weeds, plant indigenous species, monitor water quality, tackle drainage and sedimentation issues, engage schools and universities, conduct community education, talk to local groups, lobby government and much more.
ANGAIR Inc.
There are a number of Angair Friends groups that may be of interest to members: Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary, Friends of Aireys Inlet Valley and Coastal Reserve, Friends of the Anglesea Coast, Friends of Eastern Otways (Great Otway National Park), Friends of Moggs Creek, Friends of Pt. Addis Marine National Park Inc
Otway Ocean Care
Otway Ocean Care is a non-profit group based in Apollo Bay and made up of a team of volunteers focused on citizen science, education, and conservation of local marine life. With funding from Coastcare Victoria we’ve been able to run free workshops, revegetate coastal habitats, create our own snorkel guides, and purchase marine biology textbooks that are free for locals to borrow. The workshops are aimed at building a following and recruiting volunteers by getting people more familiar and interested in the