Waterkeepers Conference 2008
This page updated 11 November 2008 JY
The 2008 Waterkeepers Australia Conference was held at Goolwa on the 24 to 26 October
RLCAG Inc, as a member of Waterkeepers Australia, assisted with organising.
Committee members chaired and attended sessions.
Programme:
Friday 24th October:
Afternoon cruise to the Coorong followed by Conference DinnerSaturday 25th:
Morning - Plenary Address - Saving the home of Mr Percival!
Hear from the locals of the issues facing the Coorong, Lakes Alexandrina and Albert wetlands, the River Murray below Lock 1 and the actions undertaken in attempt to protect and restore this amazing and internationally significant waterway
Workshop - Making your own campaign video
Afternoon
Workshop: Environmental Law with the EDO
Panel Discussion: What is a vision for our river systems that will mean an equitable balance between social, economic and environmental issues, and is achievable by 2050? Panel – Adjunct Associate Professor Keith Walker, Dr Kerri Muller and Associate Professor David Paton
Workshop: Building your funding capacity
Panel – Bruce Reznik (San Diego Coastkeeper), Karyn Bradford
(Milang Old School House Community Centre TBC) and Neil Blake (Port Phillip Baykeeper)
Evening: Casual Dinner - Sharing experiences
Sunday 26th
Morning: Plenary Address – Bruce Reznik, San Diego Coastkeeper
Annual General Meeting of Waterkeepers Australia
Strategic Planning Workshop - Jennifer Singfield, Chair of Waterkeepers Australia
Forum: Strengths and opportunities of the on water Waterkeeper programs
Workshop – Environmental Campaigning
Facilitator – Julie Pettett, Conservation Council of SA.
Working lunch - Conference wrap and Evaluation
Close at 1:30pm
For more information contact Stacey Bloomfield on (03) 9347 3810 or email