Conference Program

8.25am

Welcome

8.30am

Welcome to Country

8.40am

Minister Day

9.00am

Dr Stephen Leatherman
Rating Beaches as 'Dr Beach'

9.45am

Dr Simon Thrush
Climate Change/Antarctica/Coastal Biodiversity

10.30am

Morning Tea

11.00am

Dr Kingsley Dixon
Plant Biodiversity and Community Groups

11.45pm

Matt Eliot
School of Environmental Systems Engineering, UWA

Inter-annual Tidal Modulations Along the Western Australian Coast

Dr Beverley Clarke
Australian Coastal Society

Advancing The Australian Coastal Society

Shahab Hosseini
GHD

Analysis of Long-Term Cyclone Track Records for Estimation of Extreme Design Conditions

12.15pm

Lunch

1.30pm

Dr Tim Pauly
Myriax Software Pty Ltd

Climate Change and Coastal Inundation: A Compelling View, of the Dollar Value of the Impact of Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge Events, Through Eonfusion a Powerful Interactive 4D Data Integration, Analysis and Visualization Tool

Dr Tom Rose
Cockburn Sound Management Council

Cockburn Sound Management Council: Evolution, Achievements and Challenges

Dr Laura Stocker and Prof. David Wood
Curtin University of Technology

Governing for Climate Change on the Southwest Coast of WA

2.00pm

Chiara Danese
Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC)

A Cooperative Approach Towards Sustainable Coastal Zone Management in the Geraldton-Greenough Area, Western Australia

Dr Jim Penn
WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories

Management Strategies for Future Sustainability of Fisheries and Protection of Biodiversity in Western Australian Coastal Waters

Dr Tim Langlois
UWA

Regional Models Of Biodiversity For Monitoring the Impacts of Climate Change and Fishing Pressure

2.30pm

Dr Robert Kay
Coastal Zone Management Pty Ltd

Coastal Climate Change Risk Assessments in Australia: A View from the Beachface

Barb Green
Department of Environment and Conservation

Artificial Structures in Marine Parks and Reserves - Marine Parks and Reserves Authority Policy Position

Dr Janet Howieson
Department of Fisheries

Climate Change in Inland and Estuarine Fisheries: What Are the Impacts and Are We Ready for Them

3.00pm

Afternoon Tea

3.30pm

Ashley Robb
Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC)

The Benefits of Understanding Community and Decision Maker Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Values and Aspirations (KAPVA) Related to Coastal Issues in the Geraldton-Greenough Coastal Zone, Western Australia

Dr Arthur Dye
Cardno Ecology Lab Pty Ltd

Natural Resources Management: Monitoring and Indicators in the Marine Environment

Linda Metz
City of Cockburn (LGA)

Cockburn Coast - Sink or Swim

4.00pm

Brad Farmer
National Surfing Reserves

Australian National Surfing Reserves Rationale and Process for Recognising Iconic Surfing Locations

Dr Kim Friedman
Department of Environment and Conservation

Evidence Based Management: Monitoring strategies for Active Adaptive Conservation Management of Marine Biodiversity in Western Australia

Dr Marjorie Apthorpe
Joondalup Community Coast Care Forum Inc.

The Ocean Reef Marina Proposal: Whose Coast Is It?

4.30pm

Melanie Price
Coffey Environments

Effective partnerships: 'Southern Shores' South Coast Management Group and the Regional Group for NRM

Dr Alan Kendrick
Department of Environment and Conservation

Developing and Implementing Research in WA’s Marine Parks and Reserves

Cr Elizabeth Re
City of Stirling

Values of Multi Purpose Reefs to Address Beach Erosion from a Local Government Councillor Perspective

7.00pm

Pre Conference Dinner Drinks

7.30pm - 11.00pm

Conference Dinner and 'WA Coastal Awards for Excellence'

8.30pm

Welcome

8.40am

Professor Rodger Tomlinson
Coastal Planning Development and Working with Local Government

9.25am

Richard Weller
BoomTown 2050

10.25am

Morning Tea

10.55am

Tod Jones
Curtin University of Technology

The Ningaloo Destination Model: A Scenario Planning Tool for Tourism Development on the Ningaloo Coast

Karl Illich
Department for Planning and Infrastructure

Erosive Capacity of Storms on Exposed Sandy Beaches, Cross-Shore Sediment Transport Modeling for Perth Metropolitan Beaches

Paul Branson
Cardno Lawson Treloar

Construction Turbidity Monitoring and Impact Assessment

11.25am

Assoc. Prof. Gary Middle
Curtin University of Technology

The Use of Environmental Offsets In Eias as a Way of Mitigating Coastal and Marine Impacts of Major Resource Proposals in the North West of Western Australia

Dr Fangjiun Li
Department of Transport

Perth Storminess and its Inter-annual Variability

Pamela Sutton
Department of Environment and Conservation

A Model for University Cooperation for Marine Monitoring and Management of Ecological Assets; the case of Shoalwater Marine Park, Perth, Western Australia

11.55am

Phil Sharpe
JFA Consultants

Coastal Development and Associated Impacts On Coastal Processes Along Scarborough Beach

Chris Lane
Griffith University

Technologies for the Assessment and Prediction of Coastal Hazards

12.25pm

Lunch

1.25pm

Rosie Smith
Rottnest Island Authority

Invaluable Volunteers: Making the Most of Volunteer Contribution to the Environmental and Cultural Wellbeing of Rottnest Island

Heidi Taylor
Tangaroa Blue Ocean Care Society

South West Marine Debris Project

Assoc. Prof. Glenn Hyndes
Edith Cowan University

Understanding Scales of Connectivity for Better Management

1.55pm

Kelly Howlett
Care for Hedland Environmental Association Inc

Gaining Community Ownership of the Beach – The Port Hedland Story

Sheryn Prior
South Coast NRM Inc.

Salt Water Treasures: A Community Marine Monitoring Program

Dr Bruce Hamilton
Perth Region NRM

Local Government, NRM and Spaghetti

2.25pm

Amanda Willmott
Peel-Harvey Catchment Council

Birds of the Peel-Yalgorup

Viv Read
Steady State Consulting

Phytophthora Dieback Disease Risk Reduction in Coastal Zone Management

Geoff Botting
Cockburn Sound Management

Multiple Use Management in Cockburn Sound and Owen Anchorage

2.55pm

Afternoon Tea

3.25pm

Dr Brett Human
Department of Fisheries

A Knowledge Gap Analysis of the Coastal and Marine Environments for the Pilbara and Kimberley Regions

Assoc. Prof. Lynnath Beckley
Murdoch University

Staking a Claim With Beach Towels: Recreational Usage of the Western Australian Coast

Matt Fossey
Department of Environment and Conservation

Indigenous Engagement in WA Marine Planning

3.55pm

Bob Gozzard
Geological Survey of Western Australia

WACoast – A Knowledge Base For Coastal Managers

Brad Farmer
National Surfing Reserves

Surfers: The New Wave of Coastal Custodians

Alan Briggs
National Trust Of Australia (WA)

Gabbi Kylie - Indigenous Engagement and Sustainable Coasts

4.30pm

Conference Wrap Panel

North Metro Coastal Tour

Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Cost:  $40.00

Perth has some truly magnificent beaches.

The north metro coastline from Cottesloe to Wanneroo contains some of Perth’s most magnificent beaches attracting thousands of visitors every year. Threats to the coastline are numerous and varied but in more recent times it has been the threat of climate change that has emerged as the most serious, with potentially devastating impacts to our coastline.

What will be the key drivers of climate change impacts on the North Metro coast? What will be the role of coastcare in building resilient coastal systems to mitigate climate change impacts? How can the community and local, State and Federal governments work together to address this challenge? These questions will be asked of participants on this varied and interesting tour of the north metro coast. Even if you think you know this coast well, come with us to see the coast with a fresh perspective and use the day to help focus your thoughts on how you can assess the potential climate change risks on your own coast. Practical examples of climate change studies already undertaken and engaging with on the ground managers from local government and coastcare groups during the tour will help guide our thoughts.

The tour will begin at the most northern beach Iluka and head southwards making stops at the following beaches; Sorrento, North Beach, Watermans Bay, Scarborough and City Beach. The final stop will be iconic Cottesloe Beach.

The tour will be lead by leading world expert, Dr Robert Kay from Coastal Zone Management Pty Ltd. Giving an international perspective will be Dr Stephen Leatherman, Keynote Speaker from the USA. Providing local knowledge and a community perspective will be North Metropolitan Coastcare Officer, Kate Sputore from Perth Region NRM.

Dr Robert Kay, Coastal Zone Management Pty Ltd
Dr Stephen Leatherman, Keynote Speaker, USA
Kate Sputore, Perth Region NRM

South Metro Coastal Tour

Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Cost:  $40.00

The south metro coastline from Fremantle to Rockingham contains a diverse mix of land uses including urban, industrial, terrestrial and marine conservation. Rising population, industry, changing weather patterns and infrastructure expansion all have the potential to have an increasing impact on the south metro coast and the tour will visit relevant hot spots to see outcomes of past and present land use decisions. The tour will look at coastal erosion areas, rehabilitation sites, historical sites, Indigenous themed locations, large scale urban renewal areas and industrial zones.

The tour will commence in Warnbo Sound, Rockingham, to view recent coastal erosion and accretion outcomes and hear about management solutions. At Kwinana Beach the discussion will centre on the construction of the offshore breakwaters to combat erosion and overview the coastal rehabilitation program. During morning tea participants can walk the Indigenous Bush Tucker Trail, view the Noongar Fish Trap mosaic and listen to Barry McGuire talk about Noongar culture and history of the coast.

View the CSBP nutrient stripping wetland and hear how the process is improving water quality within CSBP and the surrounding environment. Visit the Kwinana Water Reclamation Plant and hear how Water Corporation is diverting wastewater from the Woodman Point Treatment Plant and reprocessing for use by surrounding industry. At the Australian Marine Complex hear an overview of the marine infrastructure industry and how their impact on Cockburn Sound is being managed. At Woodman Point hear how Cockburn Cement are managing the shell dredging program and implementing a seagrass rehabilitation project. Hear how the City of Cockburn is planning the implementation of one of the largest coastal urban redevelopment projects in Western Australia.

Note: Enclosed shoes must be worn as some light walking will be involved. Please dress for the weather.

Craig Wilson, Perth Region NRM
Dr Tom Rose, Cockburn Sound Management Council
Barry McGuire, Perth Region NRM

Rottnest Island Tour

Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Cost:  $50.00

Rottnest Island is located about 19km off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. It is a leading tourist destination and home to some of the country’s most spectacular beaches and bays. The island boasts an amazing variety of animal and plant life, as well as an incredible marine life, with hundreds of species of fish teaming in its surrounding waters. The island was declared an ‘Class A’ reserve in 1917 and is managed by the Rottnest Island Authority.

You will enjoy a ferry ride from Fremantle and be welcomed by members of the Environmental team from Rottnest Island Authority. The tour will begin in Thompson Bay, where your will hear about the shared mooring system, hydrocarbon plume and visitor and boat numbers. The tour will move to south Thompson Bay, to view the Dune Rehabilitation and Street Landscape project. Continuing south, the tour will move to Parker Point, where another dune rehabilitation project will be showcased. At Parker Point, participants will have the opportunity to hear about dive sites and moorings and the visitor impacts and management strategies.

After lunch the tour will move to Green Island where you will hear about the marine management strategy, compliance in the marine environment and marine research currently underway. At West End, you will hear about the demersal sanctuary zone, compliance issues and geological risk along with viewing Mutton Bird habitat and perhaps citing a New Zealand Fur Seal. Finishing in Geordie Bay, you will hear about a dune rehabilitation project and management strategies.

Thanks to Rottnest Island Authority for their assistance

Shane Kearney, Rottnest Island Authority

Garden Island Tour

Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Cost:  $50.00

Garden Island is situated 20 minutes drive south of Fremantle. A causeway over four kilometres long links the island to the mainland. Garden Island is the site of a maintenance facility of the Royal Australian Navy. Public access to the island is by private boat and access is not permitted after dark. Only 80 per cent of the island is open to the public. Garden Island has beautiful beaches and bays, and is an ideal place for picnics, swimming, fishing, surfing and sailing. The flora and fauna of the island have evolved in isolation from the mainland and represent a complex ecosystem. Garden Island is also home to the Tammar, a small species of wallaby that lives freely on the island.

Participants will be greeted on the island by team members from the Department of Defence. The tour will begin with discussions on the Garden Island causeway and learn of its value in feral animal management. At Broun Bay and Southern Careening Bay you will hear about erosion issues and current management. The tour will move on to Bauche View lookout where you will learn more about Careening Bay. At the Ranger’s Station, participants will enjoy an up-close encounter with Garden Island’s resident tammars, tiger snakes and carpet pythons.

Enjoy morning tea at Cliff Head historic site, where you will hear about heritage management associated with the founding of the first colony, seagrass monitoring, and the Defence operations involving the Ammunitioning Wharf.

The tour will continue on to the Calitris forests where you will learn about Bushfire management, weed management. At Pig Trough Bay hear about public access management, recreational moorings and indigenous heritage. The next stop, Beacon Battery Fortress, you will learn about WWII coastal fortifications and heritage. At Herring Bay public access management and mooring will be discussed. At Point Atwick learn about coastal geology, ospreys and view a fairy tern nesting site at Gilbert Point. At Quarry Beach Road, hear about the potential wave power station.

After lunch, the tour will return to Careening Bay where you will hear about the operation of the naval port. Participants will then be treated to a visit to the Garden Island little penguin colony. The tour will conclude with a visit to HMAS STIRLING museum to learn more about the history of the island.

Note: enclosed shoes must be worn as some light walking will be involved. Please also dress for the weather. Cameras will be permitted in most areas and participants will be advised when camera use is not permitted.

Joanne Wann, Department of Defence