"Gulf Troubled Waters Community Forum"

"Gulf Troubled Waters" Forum provides the community a unique opportunity to understand a broad spectrum of environmental issues associated with Gulf St Vincent through the eyes of the Mid-South Coast. Never before has the Mid-South Coast had to contend with developments which have resulted in changes to its creeks and rivers. This has impacted on the production and movement of sand around the coast. At the end of 2010, in addition to stormwater and wastewater the marine ecology will have to deal with desalination discharge. Speakers have been drawn from scientists expert in their fields, professionals and community leaders. The forum will discuss the consequences and what is being done and can still be done.

Tea and Coffee will be available and attendees may also bring their own lunch. Lunch is not provided but may be ordered at the time of Registation. Pre-registration is requested and please E-mail Maxine Jones maxchris@adam.com.au or phone (08) 8294-8612. A gold coin donation will also be appreciated to help cover the cost of the venue.

Confirmed Speakers:

·        Introduction to Mid-South Coast Environmental Issues - Ian Dyson

·        Impacts on Adelaide's Seagrass Meadows & Reefs - Simon Bryars

·        Impact of Adelaide Desalination Plant 140 GL Toxic Brine - Jochen Kaempf

·        Licensing of the Adelaide Desalination Plant - Gerard Hocking (EPA)

·        The chequered history of Adelaide's southern reefs 1960-2060 - David Turner

·        The Connection of the River Murray to Gulf St Vincent - John Caldecott

·        Black bream population in SA estuaries - Judith Wingate

·        Maximising Mid-South Coast Wastewater & Stormwater Recycling - Andrew Thomas

Community Perspectives:                                                                                        

·        Hallett Cove Shifting Sands - What does it mean? - Ian Dyson

·        Friends of Willunga Basin - David Gill

·        Friends of Lower Field River - David Greenhough

Save Our Gulf Coalition http://www.saveourgulf.org.au/

Water Action Coalition http://civictrust.net.au/page19.htm

Would you like to join the SOGC? Membership is $10 per year

The Speakers and Program are attached. Community organisations wishing to help support the event, participate and/or help with sponsorship please contact Maxine Jones.