06 July 2011
Mornington MP David Morrisis encouraging the Mornington District community to nominate local people and groups who are making a positive difference to their environment for the 2011 Victorian Landcare Awards.
Mr Morrissaid the awards are an opportunity to recognise the invaluable environmental contribution volunteers make to rivers, farming land, wetlands, estuaries, coasts and urban environments.
"It's important that we highlight the efforts of those in our community who work so hard to make our land better for the generations ahead.”
“These awards recognise volunteers who strive to support our rivers, farming land, wetlands, estuaries, coasts and urban environments.”
“We want to recognise volunteers and groups who are devoted to making sure Victoria’s natural environment is protected and restored.
"There'll be a focus on creative initiatives including sustainable farming, bushfire recovery, awareness and partnership building.”
Victorians can nominate volunteers or groups for approximately 18 award categories, including seven special Victoria-specific categories:
· Heather Mitchell Memorial Fellowship – $5,000
· CitiPower and Powercor Landcare Network Award – $5,000
· Dr Sidney Plowman Travel and Study Award – $4,000
· DPI Sustainable Farming Award (regional) – $500 per CMA region; Rural Press Primary Producer Award (state)
· The Bushfire Recovery Award – $15,000
· Long Service to Landcare Award – $1,000
· Long Service to Landcare – Honour Roll
Landcare is a movement of individuals and groups focusing on managing the environment in their local area. Volunteers perform a range of tasks from planting trees, stopping soil erosion and assisting with primary production, to protecting Victoria’s native wildlife and controlling weeds and pests.
Nominations have been extended until 22 July 2011. State winners will become nominees in the biennial national Landcare awards 2012. For more information visit www.landcarevic.net.au
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