Invitation to the Media and Public

Surfrider Foundation, Coastcare and Gold Coast City Council would like to invite you to the launch of the "Saltwater Creek Bluewater Taskforce" at 10am on Wednesday 2nd February 2000. The launch will be held at the "Veterans of South East Asia Wars Park" Currumbin Creek Road, eastern side of Currumbin RSL.

Mr Greg Howell, Project Co-ordinator, said "Surfrider Foundation is concerned over the present condition of water quality in Saltwater Creek. In order to address these concerns a water quality-monitoring program will be undertaken with participation from interested community members. Erosion of the creek banks has been identified. Information and assistance is sought to re-vegetate the area and to provide historical information on the vegetative and recreational use of the creek. Any photographic evidence relating to Saltwater Creek would be greatly appreciated."

"It will be a wonderful start to the project with the planting of mangroves, banksias and pandanus trees and we are really looking forward to meeting all the local residents keen to help out. The main idea behind this project is to instil an old fashioned feeling within the local community to protect and care for their back yard. Surfrider hopes to eventually leave the responsibility to the local community once a catchment management group has been organised." said Mr Howell.

Parliamentary Member Margaret May, Mayor Gary Baildon, Coastcare representative Mick Cubis, Councillors Sue Robbins and Daphne McDonald and GCCC officers have been invited to attend. Morning tea will be provided. We hope you can attend and show your support for this valuable community project.

For further information or photo opportunity please contact Surfrider Foundation at the National Office on (07) 5534 2855 or email info@surfrider.org.au