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Australian Alps National Parks (more info)
The Australian Alps National Parks website provides an overview of the the Alps. They form a 1.6 million hectare chain of protected areas crossing State and Territory borders on the roof of southern Australia.
Australian Conservation Foundation (more info)
The ACF is Australia's national, environmental organisation. The website provides information on current environmental campaigns, how to join, a kids section and a special junior membership, join their forum and contribute to the debate on environmen...
Beachwatch was started in 1989 because of community concern about the impact of sewage pollution on people and the environment. It monitors coastal water quality in the Sydney metropolitan area and Hunter and Illawarra regions and reports to the comm...
Birdwatching Australia (more info)
Directory of Australian birdwatching tours, birdclubs, freelance-guides, bird-orientated accommodation and reference information. Also includes a full list and map of places of birdwatching interest, and suggested field books and other useful publica...
Conservation Council of South Australia (CCSA) (more info)
The Conservation Council of South Australia is an umbrella organisation representing member groups whose main purpose is conservation and protection of the environment. The website provides information in latest briefs regarding environmental issues,...
Conservation Council of WA (more info)
Western Australia's umbrella organisation for community environmental groups. The Conservation Council is a non-government, non-profit, voluntary conservation organisation.
Cooperative Research Centre for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (more info)
Knowledge-based partnership of coral reef managers, researchers and industry. Its mission is to plan, fund and manage world-leading science for the sustainable use of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Find out about the Centre, it's activit...
Festival of the White Waratah (more info)
The White Waratah Festival is held in October throughout the Wollondilly Shire. Main activities usually held at the Wirrimbirra Sanctuary. The site contains information on events and program guide and tourist information for the Wollondilly region.
Official site for Gippsland Ports, who manage and control the ports of Mallacoota, Snowy River, Andersons Inlet, Gippsland Lakes, Corner Inlet and Port Albert. Site includes news, updates to port facilities, educational activities, and general notice...
Island Quarry Arts and Eco Centre (more info)
A community cultural project engaged in developing an arts and eco centre.
Lamington National Park (more info)
Lamington is located in the Hinterland just beside the Gold Coast. The site includes the history and development of the area from the original O'Reilly's settlement through to the development of the park. Find out more about this environmentally sens...
Lore of the Land is a cutting-edge interactive documentary CD-ROM and website that seeks to reconcile spirit and place in Australia's story. It is the result of a co-operative and consultative partnership between Indigenous and non-indigenous people....
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park (more info)
Moonlit Sanctuary is located 50 minutes from central Melbourne at the top of the Mornington Peninsula. Over 200 animals of some 30 species make the sanctuary home. These include kangaroos and koalas, as well as many other species such as owls, dingoe...
Mountains to Mangroves Festival (more info)
A biennial arts and environment festival that celebrates the north Brisbane community and showcases the corridor of rainforest from Camp Mountain in the D'Aguilar Range to the Boondall wetlands and Nudgee Beach.
Native Fish Australia (more info)
Dedicated to the preservation of native fish species this website is the core of a network of Native Fish Australia branches around Australia. The site provides information about Australia's famous native fish its scientific names, size, distribution...
NPA~Marine seeks to improve the protection and understanding of the NSW marine environment through educational programs and direct campaign work.
Peter Marquis-Kyle Conservation Architect (more info)
Web site of a conservation architect based in Brisbane. Includes material about the practice of conserving places of cultural significance in Australia, and links to relevant Internet resources.
Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary (more info)
The Rainforest Habitat is a wildlife park situated on eight acres of land that has been recreated to provide a window into their natural environment. Their website provides information about the park including facilities, location, attractions and de...
Reef Check Australia (more info)
Reef Check Australia is a marine conservation charity.
Reef HQ is the Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef and is committed to promoting marine conservation. The website provides information on the centres education programs, tour information, memberships, work experience, internships, volunteers ...
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