The Outlook Report was prepared by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and provides a comprehensive and frank assessment of the status of the Great Barrier Reef. The Report recognises the important social, cultural, economic and environmental contributions of the Great Barrier Reef and identifies that while the Great Barrier Reef continues to be one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems in the world, the outlook for this World Heritage listed natural icon is now at a crossroad. Decisions made in the next few years are likely to determine its long-term future.
The full Report and an 'In Brief' version are available at www.gbrmpa.gov.au along with Information Sheets covering a range of topics and links to the joint Australian and Queensland Governments' interim response and the Minister's Media Release.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and continued contribution to the long-term health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
Russell Reichelt
Chairman
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
September 2
Cap'n Dan Van Blarcom
Secretary, Whitsunday Local Marine Advisory Committee
4946 4131
0407676952
Email: ahoy@reefweb.info
Snail mail: PO Box 155,
Airlie Beach, Qld. 4802
Award winning youth environmental group EcoKids Reef Guardian Club is joining forces with Rotary Club of Airlie Beach to have a new 'Kids Cove' full of fun and educational activities for kids at the family friendly Oceanic Whitsunday Boat & Leisure Show this weekend.
Parents can bring their camera and picture the kids enjoying the 'Under the Sea" mural or aboard a fully rigged kid sized Optimist sailing boat. Kids under 12 years are free to attend the show.
EcoKids are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) Reef Guardian program developed in schools throughout Queensland.
A fun game for kids to try is the brand new GBRMPA Climate Change Game that guarantees plenty of action.
There will be marine animal facemasks, colourful bandanas to make, and badges to design in a cool safe environment with parents relaxing nearby.
Kids can join EcoKids at the show and you could win a great prize.
Highlighting our environment, 'Kids Cove' will feature displays and activities from Whitsunday Catchment Landcare, Eco Barge, Marine Parks Rangers from Department of Environment and Resource Management, Optimist sailing and more.
Aargh! Might even have some Pirates aboard.
Whitsunday youth having a good time showing their Wearable Art Fashions while supporting our environment
You are invited to join us at the 2009 Youth Environment Awards
- It is a free event -
Nautilus Room - Coral Sea Resort – Airlie Beach
Thursday May 21, Fashion judging from 4.30 Guests arrive from 5pm
Award presentations start 5.30 finish about 6.30
Cruise Whitsundays has sponsored a family reef trip for some lucky person attending YEA! --- You just have to be there!
YEA! Is a youth activity with GBRMPA, Whitsunday Catchment Landcare,
Rotary Club of Airlie Beach, Coral Sea Resort, Cruise Whitsundays
Whitsunday Regional Council, Whitsunday Shopping Centre and
Whitsunday Local Marine Advisory Committee
Latest EcoKids Reef Guardian Club online news -- http://ecokidsclub.blogspot.com/
Further info: Cap'n Dan Van Blarcom 0407 676952 - 4946 4131
Entry time extended for events until Monday afternoon May 18
Cruise Whitsundays has sponsored a family reef trip for some lucky person attending YEA! --- You just have to be there!
Coral Sea Resort will roll out the red carpet for our youthful eco-fashionistas this year on Thursday May 21. There will be a fantastic opportunity to take photos of the models and their creations around the pool and in the sunset at Coral Sea Resort.
We would like to get your entry forms early if you are entering the Wearable Art. You may drop them in to the Puzzles Australia Shop at the Whitsunday Shopping Centre.
Those entering in the Eco Art Collage Challenge may drop of their artworks to the Puzzles Australia Shop at the Whitsunday Shopping Centre on Monday May 18.
| Message to Reef Guardians and schools about YEA!
Youth Environment Awards Thursday May 21
EcoKids are entering the third year of successful environmental activity associated with the Reef Guardian program of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Youth Environment Awards are presented to individuals, groups, business, government services and others that have made meaningful and positive contribution to improving and maintaining the environment. Once again, our activities will engage youth of Whitsunday in wearable art EcoArt fashions made with recycled materials and artworks that highlight our environment.
There are two challenges for kids
Wearable Art Student Challenge For you and your friends to create a unique wearable art statement, using any recycled items. Combine and recycle used paper products (newspaper, junk mail, brochures etc.), used plastic (bags, tubing, and packaging) and any other recycled items into a wacky, interesting, inventive garment! Show your creativity to an appreciative audience at an interesting event and win some great prizes in several age categories.
Recycled Art Collage Competition Create a meaningful and interesting collage using any recycled items. Use your collage to convey your environmental message. Combine and recycle used paper products (newspaper, junk mail, brochures etc.), used plastic (bags, tubing, and packaging) and any other recycled items into an interesting, inventive collage. You can also use drawing or painting as part of your collage to add interest.
Entries for Youth Environment Awards
Enter you favourite positive contribution for an award Youth Environment Awards are presented to individuals, groups, business, government services and others that have made meaningful and positive contribution to improving and maintaining the environment. One paragraph and perhaps a photo to ecokids@reefweb.info is all you need do. Keep it simple, a little bit goes a long way!
Latest news -- http://ecokidsclub.blogspot.com/
You are invited to join us at the 2009 Youth Environment Awards - It is a free event Thursday 21st May 5pm Nautilus Room - Coral Sea Resort - Airlie Beach
Cap'n Dan Van Blarcom Secretary, EcoKids, Reef Guardian Club of GBRMPA Snail mail: PO Box 155, Airlie Beach, Qld. |
YEA! Youth Environment Awards
EcoKids Reef Guardian Club –
You are invited to attend YEA! 2009 Youth Environment Awards to be held at Coral Sea Resort Thursday May 21 in
EcoKids are entering the third year of successful environmental activity associated with the Reef Guardian program of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Youth Environment Awards are presented to individuals, groups, business, government services and others that have made meaningful and positive contribution to improving and maintaining the environment.
Once again, our activities will engage youth of Whitsunday in wearable art EcoArt fashions made with recycled materials and artworks that highlight our environment.
We would love to have you attend. Sincerely yours, EcoKids
Details: YEA! 2009 @
Liaison and RSVP: Cap’n Dan Van Blarcom, EcoKids Staff Captain and
Whitsunday Local Marine Advisory Committee member.
0407676952
Information and RSVP to: ecokids@reefweb.info
YEA! Is a youth activity with GBRMPA, Whitsunday Catchment Landcare,
Rotary Club of
Whitsunday Regional Council, Whitsunday Shopping Centre and
Whitsunday Local Marine Advisory Committee
EcoKids Reef Guardian Club
Phone: 4946 4131 |
A part of OUCH Volunteers Inc and registered by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
