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Environment Groups:

Conservation Council Network
There is a Conservation Council in each State and Territory. ECNT is the peak Conservation Council in the NT

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Environment Victoria

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Conservation Council of Western Australia

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Nature Conservation Council of NSW

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Conservation Council of SA

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Queensland Conservation Council

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Tasmanian Conservation Trust

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Canberra and SE Region Conservation Council

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Environs Kimberley

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Cairns and Far North Environment Centre

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National Groups:

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Australian Conservation Foundation

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Friends of the Earth

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The Wilderness Society

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Greenpeace Australia

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Resources:

Excellent resources – mainly campaign specific:

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Minerals Policy Institute - a fantastic resource on mining issues in Australian and abroad.

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Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation - the Mirrar's perspective on the struggle to prevent Jabiluka mine and their concerns for country and culture. A fantastic website.

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Community Biodiversity Network- a great resource on biodiversity issues.

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Climate Action Network Australia - all the Climate change news and views.

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Climate Movement Australia - Join the growing movement on climate change.

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Cool Communities - Find out more about Cool Communities (global warming reduction) projects in your area.

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Sustainable Energy and Anti-Uranium Service - a very detailed resource on nuclear and uranium mining issues.

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Anti-nuclear Alliance of Western Australia - a great source of information on nuclear issues around Australia.

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The Freedom of Information Site - info on best practice freedom of information legislation

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North Australian Fire Information - info on fires buring in the Top End. Includes extensive area maps.

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Northern Land Council - information on a broad range of issues from the Land Council and Traditional Owner's perspectives.

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Larrakia Nation - website of a representative body of the traditional owners of the broader Darwin area.

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Plasticbaglevy.com - a coalition of environment groups, community groups and interested individuals campaigning for the implementation of a levy on plastic bags in all retail outlets in Australia.

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The Australia Institute - Economics think-tank concerned with social and environmental justice.

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Uranium Research Group - independent organisation researching uranium mining issues mainly in the Top End. This site has been archived by the National Library of Australia.

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Environmentally Friendly Products:

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Australian Ethical Investment - for ethical investment advice.

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Earth Share Australia Foundation- fundraising for the Environment movement.

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EcoOffice - providing simple and practical environmental solutions for your office

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The Conservation Alliance - is a fund set up by members of the Outdoor industry. The fund provides support to worthy environmental organisations that may not otherwise receive funding. Conservation Alliance members include:

 

1) Adventure One

9) Snowgum

2) Extreme Clothing

10) Swazi Apparel

3) Inov8

11) Wilderness Photo

4) Main peak

12) Wilderness Wear

5) Paddy Pallin

13) Wild Horizons/Polaris

6) Patagonia

14) Wild Publications

7) Perception kayaks

15) W.L. Gore and Associates.

8) Recreation Equipment Inc (US)

 

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Environmentally friendly office paper- a guide to buying office paper from environmentally friendly sources.

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Going solar - Renewable energy and green product retailers.

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The Wilderness Society's One Stop Timber Shop - exists to disseminate information on, and promote the use of, environmentally preferable timbers and alternatives.

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Useful Government Sites:

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Australian Greenhouse Office- Useful information on government assistance programs for renewable energy projects.

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Environment Australia- a huge environmental resource database. Also includes notices of all proposed developments referred to the Commonwealth for environmental impact assessment.

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National Land and Water Resources Audit - a wealth of information and reports on the state of our environment" Its located at http://www.nlwra.gov.au

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NT Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts - includes information on government policies regarding the environment and natural resources.

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NT Department of Mines and Energy - includes a summary of all mining operations in the NT.

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NT Government

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Parliament House, Canberra

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Research Sites:

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CSIRO

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Key Centre for Tropical Wildlife Management

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National Centre for Tropical Wetland Research

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NT University mangroves site

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Tropical Savannas CRC

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Others:

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Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers - find out about on the ground environmental projects that you can be involved in.

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Greening Australia NT - engaging the community in vegetation management to protect and restore the health, diversity and productivity of our unique Australian landscapes.

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Green Net - a useful database of environment/indigenous groups and resources.

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Marine and Coastal Community Network - a great source of information on marine and coastal issues locally and nationally. Plenty of links for detailed information on marine and costal issues.

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