The Southwest Environment Alliance (SEA) represents variety from of a number of groups and passionate individuals who care about the environment. Collectively we advocate protecting, restoring and improving the biodiversity values of this region. The main role of SEA is to provide opportunities for networking and a platform for a coordinated approach to funding applications & local environmental issues.
Nelson lies at the heart of some of the most environmentally significant areas of southwestern Victoria, including the Lower Glenelg National Park and the spectacular wilderness of the Discovery Bay Coastal Park.
Nelson Coastcare was founded in 2010 by Nelson resident, the late Leila Huebner, OAM. Her goal was to secure protection for the Long …Read more »
Vision: To appreciate, protect and conserve our natural environment.
History: PFNC was formed in May 1945 out of concern for the Lower Glenelg region which was under threat of being cleared for soldier settlement following the second world war. Since then, the PFNC has been instrumental in achieving National Park status for the Lower Glenelg, …Read more »
About Us
We are a dedicated team of hard working locals who are working towards improving the habitat and recreational values of the Nuns beach area.
Together we are aiming to restore the Portland beach and cliff base area through community involvement, support and action. The current focus is to continue to remove the Sea …Read more »
The Our Community, Our Environment Conference may be over, but the work continues! We just wrapped up a productive Strategic Planning Day, bringing together SEA member groups to turn conference inspiration into concrete action. Thanks to Kim Boswell from The Forever Agenda for facilitating! Stay tuned for updates on our community action plan!
Professor Tim Flannery was the keynote speaker at seminar organised by the Southwest Environment Alliance at the Portland Golf Club. The seminar was sold out with 180 people in attendance, the majority were locals and some had travelled from as far as Sydney! There was great interest in improving our local environment and hearing from …Read more »
Attend the Our Community, Our Environment Conference to learn more about the latest climate science and how it affects Southwest Victoria.
Saturday, 1st February 2025, 9.30am start at the Portland Golf Club
Register now to secure your spot!
Prof. Tim Flannery – Renowned Climate Scientist Rob Gell AM – Geomorphologist and Environmentalist …Read more »