THE growing controversy about coal seam gas (CSG) mining will be among hot environmental topics to be debated at the next EcoNetwork-Port Stephens meeting.
The meeting is on December 9 from 2pm at the Tomaree Community Centre, Salamander Bay.
President and secretary of the Fullertn Cove Action Group, Lindsay Clout and Sue Walker, will report on the environmental risks of propsoed CSG mining at Fullerton Cove, the mining industry's latest moves and what is being done to circumvent them.
"The mining industry is serious about drilling into the Tomaree Peninsula, risking contamination of underground water and destruction of wildlife habitat," said EcoNetwork vice-president Dr Quentin Espey.
The meeting will also hear about Port Stephens Council's draft plan for Nelson Bay.
Port Stephens marine park manager Max Haste will present details about sand inundation on the port's prized marine gardens, and on foreshore erosion.
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