After the unedifying election results in Australia and the US we felt it was a good
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time to cheer ourselves up by celebrating the CEC's long and miraculous life. This means celebrating the passion and dedication of all the people who have been part of the Centre over the years. Where would we be without each other? Our collective skills have always been immense. Everyone has something to offer, even if the industrial society doesn't recognise that. The less tangible things at the Centre's heart are to do with like-mindedness, a shared ethical consciousness, optimism and a love for the world. Hopefully we'll still be here in another fifteen years providing a place for people to come together in support of the environment and social justice. As the economic jungle becomes more impenetrable, groups that depend on volunteers can become depleted. Let's keep generating CEC energy by coming to meetings, contributing to the newsletter, bringing ideas and projects and people together, responding to what's going on around us. Do you think nothing needs to be done? Look again. The Environment Centre is only a reflection of the people who participate in various small and great ways. The Centre's life depends on active members. Your community needs you. Become a troublemaker now!
The Draft Native Vegetation Management Regulations are on public exhibition until 21 December. Details are at the CEC. 15-year property management plans exempt the landowner from threatened species legislation.
Clarence Valley Council elections are next year. And the council will be doing a new local environmental plan. Now's the time to start thinking local. Will you run for council on an environmental ticket? Or would you help in a campaign? Contact the CEC if you're interested.
There's a proposal to re-route the Pacific Highway from Wells Crossing to Iluka. Take a look at the RTA map to see how this might affect the Clarence Valley.
The Regional Water Supply keeps lumbering along, pillaging ecosystems. The access road route is not determined yet. Call in to find out more.