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Smarter Cleaner Sydney Harbour

Stormwater pollution is a significant problem for coastal waterways and the wider marine estate.  Pollutants such as litter and sediment are washed off urban areas during rainfall and conveyed via the stormwater drainage network to receiving waterways.  This pollution is not only unsightly but a threat to marine life and public health. A community survey […]

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Greater Sydney Harbour Litter Prevention Project

Sculpture showing the impact of marine litter on the environment were on display in iconic locations across the Sydney region as part of the Don’t be a Tosser! campaign (Source: NSW EPA). Overview of the Regional Litter Prevention Strategy The Sydney Coastal Councils Group and Parramatta River Catchment Group are proud to announce the launch […]

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Preventing Cigarette Butt Littering: A Resource Package for Local Government

Introduction The SCCG has prepared a resource package to assist Councils and other interested stakeholders to encourage the correct disposal of cigarette butts. Aim and Objectives The Preventing Cigarette Butt Litter in the Sydney Coastal Region project purpose was to provide Member Councils, other authorities and the community with a range of best practice tools […]

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Plastic in the Marine Environment

  Introduction Plastic is finding its way into the environment, particular waterways, coasts and beaches. A great deal is manufactured from non-biodegradable materials which have many environmental and related implications. In response to concerns raised by the Full Group about the prevalence of plastic on beaches and in waterways (particularly plastic parking tickets and infringement […]