Association Purposes
The purposes of the Association are to collaborate with Bayside, Port Phillip and Glen Eira Councils, Melbourne Water, our affiliates and other relevant stakeholders:
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To provide quality habitats for indigenous plants and animals in Elster Creek/Elsternwick Park and environs.
To maintain and improve biodiversity through the use of water, landscape and locally indigenous plants.
To provide a refuge for threatened and locally endangered species. -
To develop and maintain the Park with exceptional aesthetic and public amenity.
To create diverse opportunities for passive recreation, quiet enjoyment of the Park and appreciation of the natural environment. -
To maintain and improve the Park as a flood retarding basin.
To maximise effective water management opportunities with a major focus on flood mitigation. -
To maximise opportunities to enhance water quality, within the Park, upstream and downstream, and in Port Phillip Bay.
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To develop opportunities to involve and engage the community in realising and valuing the above core purposes regarding Elster Creek/Elsternwick Park, Elster Creek catchment (both upstream and down-stream) and throughout the greater Elsternwick Park area. This includes but is not limited to:
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Volunteering
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Education
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Advocacy
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Research
