East Coast Catchments Committee

The East Coast Catchments Committee was established by the Landscape Recovery Foundation, with support from Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, to provide leadership, local expertise, and strategic guidance for natural resource management (NRM) in Glamorgan Spring Bay.

Currently, the committee comprises local community members, many of whom previously served on the now-disbanded GSBC Section 24 NRM committee. Members bring diverse experience and insights to the committee, reflecting various community interests. This group has significantly contributed to developing the Glamorgan Spring Bay NRM & Climate Resilience Strategy.

Would you like to be part of it?

We would like to hear from people interested to be part of the Committee - which supports the implementation of this strategy. Ideal candidates will collectively offer a broad spectrum of skills and experience, including:

  • Geographic representation across the East Coast Catchments

  • Industry expertise in primary production sectors (agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, commercial fishing, viticulture)

  • Community perspectives on conservation and land management

  • Tourism and local business experience

  • Cultural heritage knowledge

  • Communications and marketing skills

  • Finance and fundraising abilities

  • Stakeholder engagement and partnership-building expertise

Interested in joining?

Please submit a cover letter and CV to mel.fazackerley@landscaperecovery.org, clearly outlining:

  • Your interest in Tasmania’s East Coast

  • How your background and skills can strengthen the committee, enhancing its capacity to offer informed advice and foster community connections for effective delivery of the NRM program and strategy

  • Your ability to effectively communicate and raise awareness of NRM issues and initiatives within the community

For more information, please email info@landscaperecovery.com.

Committee Members

Sarah Graham (Chair)

Sarah has been visiting, working and living on Tasmania’s East Coast since 1964. She has qualifications in Science, Teaching and Natural Resource Management, and recently retired from a 34-year career in the State Government where she worked in fisheries, parks and wildlife, nature conservation and environmental remediation. Sarah has skills in communications, strategic planning and community engagement, experience in wildlife, water and waste management, and a passion for the communities and natural values on the East Coast.

Alan Morgan

Alan retired from academic life in agriculture, microbiology and education, returning to Tasmania to run an award-winning B&B at Coles Bay. Now fully retired, he continues to believe in and pursue concerns for maintaining the pristine nature of Tasmania, and particularly the East Coast.

Jane Wing

Jane represents the Orford Community Group, which has been active in the Orford area for over 20 years. Jane is also a member of the Friends of the Orford Bird Sanctuary.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the East Coast Catchments Committee contact mel.fazackerley@landscaperecovery.org

Robyn Moore (Deputy Chair)

Robyn represents the Dolphin Sands Community Association (DSCA).

The DSCA aims to inform and encourage members in responsible custodianship of the Dolphin Sands peninsula, which is a fragile sand spit bordered by Moulting Lagoon to the north and Nine Mile Beach to the south.

Amanda Brooks

Amanda comes to the committee as a member of Bicheno Foreshore Rehabilitation Group, Friends of Triabunna and the Secretary of the Rocky Hills Landcare Group. She has worked in the agriculture / horticulture sector for over 30 years with Certificates in Horticulture and Conservation and Land management. Amanda also works as a weed officer with the Parks and Reserves Team Leader at Glamorgan Spring Bay Council working with many Landcare groups in the municipality.

David Tucker

David has lived in Swansea since the early 70's and has raised a family in the community with his wife Lesley. He has worked in the Forest Industry for over 50 years and is passionate about balanced and sustainable land and resources management. David has been involved in numerous committees on the East Coast over many years and he has a sound  knowledge and understanding of the community, enterprises and natural assets which make the East Coast such a wonderful place to live and visit.

Cassie Melrose

Cassie Melrose has 25 years experience in the oyster industry owning and operating Melshell Sea Farms with her husband Ian. She is passionate about protecting the water ways of Tasmania and views oysters as a regenerative species to grow in harmony with our natural environment. Cassie and Ian live on site at the Oyster Farm with their 2 boys at Dolphin Sands, often sharing their love of the East Coast bushwalking and boating with visitors.