Porirua Harbour - Polishing the Gem - public seminar series
Learn about the current state of Porirua Harbour and surrounding catchment and plans to revitalise and restore them.
Seminar 3
Porirua Harbour
7-9pm Wednesday 11 November 2009
Venue – St Mary's Church, Discovery Drive, Whitby
Coastal Scientist, Dr Jeremy Gibb, will describe the sedimentation history (patterns and rates) of the harbour and the results of the recent bathymetric survey, followed by forest ecologist, Peter Handford, on practical steps to reducing catchment sediment run-off.
Go to "Polishing the Gem" for more information.
Titahi Bay Beach Walk and Talk, 12 November
The public is invited to a talk on a draft action plan to manage the natural systems at Titahi Bay beach
The 'Titahi Bay Beach Talk and Walk' will be held at 7pm at the Titahi Bay Surf Life Saving Club on Thursday 12 November.
The talk, followed by a walk along the beach, will involve presentations from technical experts and discussion with Council officers on recommendations in the draft action plan for dune restoration, water quality, bird life and more.
The draft plan and technical reports are now available at local libraries and on the Titahi Bay Beach Natural Systems Action Plan page. Any questions can be directed to Katie Brown on kbrown@pcc.govt.nz or phone 237 1457. |