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Western Port Bay is one of Victoria’s most significant wetlands and wildlife sanctuaries. It’s an important place for the people that work, live and play along its shores.

But this amazing place has serious health problems – and the way it’s being managed isn’t fixing them.

There’s growing support for our new plan to protect Western Port Bay. Our bold roadmap has clear steps and solutions to defend the bay from inappropriate development, pollution and climate change.

Hastings MP (Paul Mercurio) and Bass MP (Jordan Crugnale) both champion the plan. Now we need them to advocate for it with the State Environment Minister.

Use the form below to share your message.

Tell them why you want the Victorian Government to adopt the Western Port Bay framework.

We’ll send your words on a mangrove, fur seal or French Island postcard straight to their office.

  • If your electorate is Hastings (Paul Mercurio), or Bass (Jordan Crugnale), ask your local MP to champion it with the environment minister
  • If you’re outside of these areas, send your message straight to the environment minister

Need some inspiration? Here are just a handful of reasons to protect these special places:

  • Western Port Bay is Victoria’s only wetland recognised by the United Nations as a Biosphere Reserve and the International Ramsar Convention
  • From Eastern Curlews in sea grass meadows to salty mangrove flats, Western Port Bay is a rich natural tapestry.
  • Phillip Island/Millowl home to the largest colonies of Little Penguins, Short-tailed Shearwaters and Australian Fur Seals in the world
  • A sanctuary where 65 per cent of Victoria’s threatened birds feed and breed
  • A culturally significant landscape for the Bunurong Peoples
  • The lack of a holisitc plan is not keeping the Bay safe from water pollution, gas terminals, population pressures and more
  • A recreational nature wonderland for residents and visitors
  • The Western Port Bay Framework is backed by Traditional Custodians, tourism, local businesses and conservation groups
  • The plan is designed to protect unique wetlands and support sustainable industries

Read more on our greater vision for the Bay