Chamber cleans Umina dunes
The Umina District Chamber of Commerce took part in a clean-up of the Umina sand dunes on August 30.
Members of the chamber were assisted by Gosford Council, local bush regeneration staff and volunteers from Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Chamber president Ms Sharon Martin said members, staff and volunteers from the community joined together to clear rubbish and weeds from the sand dunes adjacent to the Umina surf club.
"Before commencing the clean up, bush regeneration staff conducted an induction training session to educate the volunteers on how to identify native plants from weeds," Ms Martin said.
"The morning was a great success and the area is now clean and tidy.
"Although all those involved agree there is more work to be done to beautify the foreshore area.
"Umina District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank those volunteers who attended the clean-up and encourage the community who use the beach area to use the bins provided or where possible take rubbish away with them."
Press release, 2 Sep 2009
Sharon Martin, Umina District Chamber of Commerce