Our coastal zone encompasses sand dunes, heathlands, bushland and wetlands. This vast coastal ecosystem supports a diverse range of plants and animals. It is dynamic, fragile and sometimes unpredictable.
The coast is exposed to threats and pressures including erosion and rising sea levels, population growth, recreational activities and coastal development. It needs our care.
The Adopt A Beach program has been developed and is delivered by experienced environmental educators. Schools can participate in a blend of facilitated ‘in school’ activities and ‘at beach’ excursions to local Perth beaches.
The Adopt A Beach program is offered free of charge to schools in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):
- City of Rockingham
- City of Kwinana
- City of Cockburn
- City of Fremantle
- Town of Cottesloe
- City of Nedlands
- Town of Cambridge
- City of Stirling
- City of Joondalup
- City of Wanneroo
Participating schools can choose to have their school formally recognised as an Adopt A Beach school. Recognised schools will be able to use an electronic badge on their website to help promote their school’s involvement in active citizenship and local conservation programs
Participating schools will need to complete a number of coastal and marine activities at school and at the beach within a 12 month period to be recognised as an Adopt A Beach school. These can be led by Adopt A Beach facilitators or teacher directed. Depending on their choices, the school will attain one of three levels: Beach Buddy, Coast Crusader or Coast Champion.
