Our Charter

WPSP Vision

The environment of Western Port and its catchment shall be protected and restored to a state that can sustain a healthy, diverse and naturally productive ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.

WPSP Objectives

In pursuing its vision the Western Port Seagrass Partnership seeks to achieve the following overall objectives:

  • To empower the community to be involved in natural resource planning, management and research in Western Port by providing high quality information and clear opportunities for participation.
  • To provide leadership in developing innovative solutions and projects to tackle challenging natural resource management issues affecting Western Port.
  • To encourage, guide and sponsor research into seagrass and the broader Western Port ecology to ensure decision making is based on sound scientific knowledge.
  • To forge and support strategic partnerships between the community, Government and the private sector to accelerate the implementation of protective and restorative works in the catchment and bay.