The next ORCA meeting will be held in Apollo Bay at Marra Woorn on Monday at 6:30pm, 2nd August 2010.
There are 3 items:

1. Apollo Bay P-12 College – short presentation on the sustainability efforts at the college.

2. Clean Coast Energy Forum report from Simon Pockley
3. Corangamite Candidates comparison of views and policies.
We are asking for responses to the following questions:
1. Do you agree that human induced Climate Change requires urgent action?
2. Do you endorse the Beyond Zero Emissions stationary energy plan for 100% renewable energy by 2020?
3. Do you endorse a <350ppm target for Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere?
4. What support will you offer local Community Groups in transitioning to a low carbon economy?
5. What is your position on setting a price for carbon or introducing a tax on carbon dioxide emissions?

National Tree Day Sunday 1^st of August 10.00am is your opportunity to come and get involved with Restoration of the Barham River.

The restoration of 1.5ha of river frontage along the Barham River following Willow removal is moving along at a cracking pace. Many of you would have noticed over the last months that the site has been fenced to restrict stock access and preparatory weed works undertaken and plantings completed on the Heathfield side of the project. We now have only the Barham Valley Roadside to mat, mulch and plant to complete the project. Our aim is to protect and restore the Barham River from “source to sea” and we will be involved in the removal of Willows and the fencing and revegetation of riparian areas along the length of the Barham into the future.

Meet: 1.5km up Barham River Rd. Look for Landcare signs.

Bring: Gloves, Gumboots, Tree planters.