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Labor is helping to clean up our beautiful Port Phillip Bay by backing local community projects that clean up and protect our beachMinister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced the latest round of successful Port Phillip Bay Fund grant recipients The Allan Labor Government is backing 26 projects with over 2 million to protect the health of the Bay with local community groups leading the way on protecting our waterfrontFrankston Foreshore Reserve is being protected by removing damaging weeds and planting over 5000 native species to restore the beach for families to enjoy thanks to a 20000 investmentSafety Beach will be protected by an investment of 19280 into the stabilising of dunes impacted by coastal erosion and invasive weed management so locals and visitors can continue to enjoy the beachA project by the University of Melbourne working Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation will use advanced drone and mobile camera systems to track and analyse changes along the coastlineThis project will help identify where extra protection will be needed under a changing climate with an investment of 194945Other funded projects included restoring oyster reefs in Corio Bay cultivating juvenile kelp to help restore the natural marine ecosystem and investigating drivers of algal blooms to improve prediction modelsThe Port Phillip Bay Fund is part of the Labor Governments ongoing investment to protect Victorias environment so families can enjoy on easy and affordable visits to Victorias great outdoors For more information visit marineandcoastsvicgovaugrantsQuotes attributable to Minister for Environment Steve DimopoulosWe know how much Victorians love their beaches thats why were keeping it safe for future generations to enjoyWe are working hard with community groups and land managers across the state to keep our environment healthy and cleanQuotes attributable to Member for Frankston Paul EdbrookeFamilies love cooling down at Frankston Beach so we are helping to clean up weeds and restore the foreshore for everyone to enjoyQuotes attributable to University of Melbourne project lead Professor David KennedyThe Coastal Guardians project will build local capacity by providing technical training in drone flight operations for Bunurong and Wadawurrung Land and Sea Rangers supporting their longterm role in caring for Country
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