BEAM Mitchell Environment Group is an independent, membership-based and volunteer-driven environment group based in the Mitchell Shire, on Taungurung and Wurundjeri lands. Our vision is of a thriving community that is locally active for a healthy environment. BEAM supports a wide-range of skills, life stories and areas of expertise. Our members are engaged in supporting sustainable outcomes in government projects, advocating for our local region, supporting green initiatives and generally causing a fuss about protecting the environment.
Our Vision: A thriving community that is locally active for a healthy environment.
Our Principles
Advocate and act to protect natural systems and ecologies
Respect First Nations’ connection to this Country and be informed by their wisdom and knowledge
Recognise our place and responsibilities in local and wider ecosystems
Support each other and collaborate with others
Respect each other and celebrate diversity and difference
Be accountable for what we say and do
Respect for every living being and their communities
Our goals and plan
1. Double BEAM’s membership and increase member commitment and action
2. Build an ongoing relationship with Taungurung and Wurundjeri
3. Protect, expand and restore natural habitat in our region
4. Champion renewable energy and emissions reduction in our region
5. Improve waste management and recycling in the Shire
6. Support local food systems Read BEAM’s five year plan, set in June 2023.