Activists in Melbourne's south call for action on polluted waterway in Elwood

Love Our Street volunteers pleay a leading role in the Elwood Canal Action Team,  which is fighting against plastic pollution in the Elster Canal finding its way into Port Philip Bay. 

Read the full article here, and watch here.

BeachPatrol 3280 joined wirth West Warrnambool neighbourhood to clean the banks of the Hopkins River as part of World Environment day.

3280 Warrnambool leader Colleen was interviewed about her article on plastic washing up on beaches in South West Victoria, that is dumped from ships.

An article on plastic washing ashore from ships around south Victorian coasts written by the BP Warrnambool group leader

https://www.ecovoice.com.au/beach-patrol-volunteers-left-to-bear-the-burden-due-to-government-inaction/

'Time is now': Years of data on rubbish unearths staggering finding.

An article written by the BeachPatrol Warrnambool group leader on plastic rubbish from ships arond southern Victoria washing ashore on beaches.

3198 BeachPatrol leader Jaqui who received the 2023 Iniative Award was mentioned in this edition.  P 13

https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/your-council/media-and-publications/frankston-city-news/may-june-2024/fracit20231212_frankstoncitynews_mayjunedition_digital_fa.pdf

Mr Ryan said he was first alerted to the amount of microplastics deposited by fishermen about two years ago. "It was an issue highlighted to me a couple years ago by Colleen Hughson," (of Warrnambool BeachPatrol)  he said.
"Just the amount of lost fishing gear on the beaches - as soon as I realised we had a problem, myself and a few other guys got together within the industry to come up with an idea to it.

Rock lobster Fisherman Gary Ryan's plastic-free cray pots have won him an environmental award from a Seafood Industry Victoria ceremony, held on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Mr Ryan said he was thrilled with the recognition which he said should also go to those who inspired him.

Warrnambool BeachPatrol leader, Collen organsied 4 people from a Strongmans club to come down and drag a large heavy section of rope off the beach, back 2 km to a vehicle access point so it could then be removed.  

https://www.standard.net.au/story/8626259/strong-men-and-women-remove-120-kilogram-rope-from-beach/

The annual report by  the Port Phillip Ecocentre had several mentions for Beachpatrol in it.  pg 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30

https://www.ecocentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PPEC-Annual-Report-2022-23-Digital_28Feb2024.pdf

Our very own 3186 Brighton BeachPatrol team group were featured in Channel 9's Postcards show on 11th February. Check out our group leader Sarah and a sneaky appearance by Simon from 3191 Sandringham! A great showcase of our community volunteer groups in action. 

Watch here.