CAMPAIGN Tasmanian Pulp Mill
The Surfrider position is that, by allowing Gunns to construct their $1.7 billion mill before the required scientific work is complete, a dangerous game is being played with Tasmania’s beaches, surf-breaks, and coastal environment.
PDF file Find out more (a previous media release)…
PDF file Read Dr. Moore’s speech from a 2007 meeting at Bondi Beach…
The following is quoted from the CoastView web site:
“SFA is not opposed to downstream processing of forest products in Tasmania but maintains we must be absolutely sure that any development is benign to the environment, other industries, coastal amenity, and indeed human health.”…
“Surfrider advocates for the sustainable management and use of the coastal zone, including coastal river catchments and offshore activities. Our opportunities to enjoy the coast: its clean water, its biodiversity and its spectacular landforms, are influenced by the actions of individuals, the aspirations of business, and the policies of all levels of government.
Surfrider aims to increase awareness of many issues impacting on our enjoyment of the coast, and to ensure that our children have similar opportunities to enjoy it as we have today.
Surfrider is part of a larger, international Pacific Rim Pulp Mill Coalition, advocating responsible and effective coastal environmental management standards from pulp mill operators.”…
PDF file MEDIA RELEASE: SURFRIDERS FACILITATE BALANCED PULP MILL TOUR FOR TASMANIAN MLC
PDF file MEDIA RELEASE: GUNNS LTD MUST BACK CLAIMS ON MARINE POLLUTION AND COMPLIANCE
Read some inspiring words in a speech made by Peter Whish-Wilson, President, Surfrider Foundation Northern Tasmania Branch Read more…
In related news: Tasmania’s leading coastal news and issues web site, coastalview.com.au also has a discussion forum online about issues affecting all our beaches. Go and have a read and maybe make a comment of support for Pete (the now legendary) President of the Surfrider Foundation Australia, Northern Tasmania Branch. Have your say…