Australian Government Envirofund

Round 10 targets actions that can assist individuals and communities in the management and improvement of foreshores, beaches, marine areas and estuaries and contribute to the protection of our coastal catchments, ecosystems and the marine environment.

Round 10 will provide funding for activities within the coastal zone, which includes coastal waters and those areas landwards of the coastal waters where there are processes or activities that affect the coast and its values, including coastal land, estuaries, beaches, offshore islands and other similar areas.

The Envirofund welcomes Round 10 applications from groups and individuals wishing to undertake coastal and marine projects. Some example activities include:

On-ground works in coastal and marine areas, for example;

• fencing, weed removal and revegetation to protect and restore coastal habitats
• fencing for sand dune and/or vegetation protection
• protecting species and nesting sites from feral animals

Activities to minimise disturbance to and/or reduce the impacts on sensitive coastal and marine areas, including;

• managing public access through constructing board walks, viewing platforms and similar infrastructure
• protecting the marine environment from polluting activities such as oil spills, stormwater discharges and managing waste in coastal areas
• protection of culturally sensitive sites, including middens

Awareness-raising and community capacity building activities on marine and coastal issues, such as:

• undertaking surveys (including archaeological surveys of indigenous reserves, fish counts, coral reefs and marine debris)
• monitoring of water quality, water quantity, species, habitats or other natural resources
• conduct of workshops, field days and training days
• production of educational resources
• passing on of Traditional Knowledge
• development of sea country plans (how indigenous people plan to use an area for traditional purposes and in partnership with industry, community, local government)
• contribute to the development and implementation of best practice in the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.

Guide, Application Form and Helpful Hints Round 10 closes for applications at 5pm on Friday 20 July 2007.

Your signed original application must be received at the Envirofund office in Canberra on or before that date.

The Guide, Application Form, Helpful Hints and Heritage Factsheets are available in three formats:

http://www.nht.gov.au/envirofund/2006-2007/round10/index.html

National Landcare Programme - NT State Landcare Coordinator