Sometimes we need to take a stand, when our elected representatives allow bad choices to be implemented. So unfortunately in spite of CCS being apolitical, on this occasion, we are taking the decision to enlighten you about the backwards direction we are taking courtesy of our current State Government decision makers.

On Sunday 13th there is an opportunity to make your voice heard and be seen.

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Please do not take offense at the “percieved anti party nature”  CCS does NOT endorse any particular political party, but seeks to push for the best environmental outcomes for us locally, and in the wider context of State and country.

This article from Michael Pascoe, indicates a re- think of how we might otherwise live.

Things that have been newsworthy and you may wish to follow up further are the following

• Ringwood Station and Interchange upgrade plans are up for comment. You can find all details and comment on line at the following

www.transport.vic.gov.au/projects/pt/ringwood-station-and-interchange-upgrade#

CCS is pleased with the new concept in that it respects the Clocktower park and makes the best of the space and facilities that currently work quite well. The major change is the reversal of direction of the bus movement. They will enter from the car park adjacent to the Clocktower, move East along the current taxi rank, and exit at the Eastern end of the interchange close to Warrandyte Rd . Other improvements are an integrated covered overpass with escalators and two new disability ramps of correct incline and design DDA compliant. Provision is also being made for a later stage separation of the pedestrian causeway to Eastland via an extension over the highway.

Deadline for comment is Monday 31st October.

• Tecoma McDonalds was  refused, you can read the CCS objections Mc Donalds in Tecoma objection.
• We have sent a letter of support to Dick Smith Foods, regarding the squeeze put on Australian growers by the “big two” retail food giants Letter to Dick Smith from CCS
• CCS also responded to the Government National Food Plan review.  read here

We are currently working on the following

• The irrigation situation (bun fight) for the Murray Darling river water allocations to leave minimum 1/3 water flow as a given, to ensure river health into the Coorong
• The definition of the terminology and its relevance Old Growth Forests given our burn out so frequently, does any tree ever gain OGF status in reality.
• The situation of reduction in funding to Environment Victoria, to act as a repository for community input to Sustainable transport solutions. Leaving the government to make their own decisions with little opportunity for input.
• Finally we would love to get some feedback from you out there as to whether CCS is reflecting your values and commitment to Conservation and the Environment. Drop us a comment.

You can read our Mc Donalds in Tecoma objection.

We now wait and see if McDonalds takes their issue to VCAT !!

This is from the Australian Conservation Foundation

Thankyou for saying YES on 5 June 2011!

Congratulations to the 45,000 people who turned up to rallies around the country on World Environment Day. You stood up to SAY YES to action on climate change and YES to a price on pollution! What an amazing day.

You showed Australia that people power is gaining momentum. You are part of shifting the debate from fear mongering over the cost of action to positive change. You demonstrated that everyday Australians care about a clean energy future for our planet. Together, we said yes.

David Suzuki speaks run time 8min 30 sec.

Please take the time to tell us what you thoughts about the Croydon Conservation Society and so we can continue to protect, preserve and enhance Maroondah’s environment.

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We meet at 8pm at No 2. Mount View St (near the corner of Main Street) in Croydon, a two story cream brick residence, set back from the corner beside the bank, and opposite the Church in Mt View St.

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All members and prospective members are welcome to attend meetings and discuss environmental and sustainability issues that are of concern to them. For further details please contact the President, Liz Sanzaro, on 9879 2247 or email me using the survey page on our website…using this, does not obligate you to becoming a member.