Environment Minister Peter Garrett has launched Coastcare Week at Collaroy Beach in Sydney.
"It has never been more important to take action to protect our coastlines," Garrett said.
"We know that climate change will bring rising sea levels and increased storm surges to our coasts, threatening homes and coastal habitats.
"Through the efforts of Coastcare volunteers we are helping to protect our coastlines by planting trees and protecting and stabilising dunes to help reduce beach erosion, such as the damage that can be seen here at Collaroy and at other beaches around Australia.
"Cleaning up rubbish and weeds from coastal catchments, wetlands and estuaries will improve water quality, providing a better environment for native plants and animals."
Coastcare groups around Australia undertake a range of environmental work, including restoring dunes, cleaning up beaches, protecting coastal plant species and monitoring water quality. To find a Coastcare visit www.coastcare.com.au.
Coastcare Week will run December 7-13.
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