Tuesday 6 December

Dechaineux lecture theatre, UTAS School of Art, Hunter Street, Hobart

This event has been organised to recognise the progress and successes of our Coastcare groups, coastal stakeholders and researchers during 2011, as well as share information from leading coastal experts.

4.30 to 6.30pm - Coastcare week celebration for volunteers and coastal stakeholders

To recognise the many collaborative contributions to coastal resource management in 2011, join us for a selection of short regional coast and marine presentations, followed by time to connect with your coastal counterparts and enjoy drinks and nibbles.

6.30 for 7.00pm till 8.30pm - Free Public lecture/Q&A

Hear two of Australia’s leading coastal management and climate change experts:
- Professor Bruce Thom: ‘Challenges of coastal management – a national perspective’
- Professor Jan McDonald: ‘Legal liability for coastal climate change impacts – is the law really a barrier to coastal adaptation?‘

http://www.nrmsouth.org.au/events/events_calendar/EventHome

For the full Coastcare Week program of events visit the Southern Coastcare Assoc. Of Tasmania’s website: www.scat.org.au

This event is a partnership between NRM South, University of Tasmania, Tasmanian Coastal Alliance and the Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania.