Environment Advisory Committee (EnvAC)

Without healthy coastlines and waterways, surf lifesaving does not exist.

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EnvAC) supports SLSSA and its members in navigating a changing climate and sustainability issues that impact on the core mission of saving lives and building connected, inclusive communities.

Supported by Henry Street and Georgia Brazenell from SLSSA, EnvAC committee members are surf lifesavers who have passion and professional experience in environmental sciences and sustainability practices. They are:

Adam Luscombe (Chair)
Joe Pedicini
Georgia Sumner
Sarah Keenihan
Rebecca Newton-McLean
Michelle Blewitt
Warwick Noble

Guided by the EnvAC mission, EnvAC members meet monthly with three objectives in mind:

EnvAC OBJECTIVES

Advocate for the preservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems supporting SLSSA’s ambition of saving lives, building sustainable clubs and enabling connected communities.
Foster sustainable practices within SLSSA operations and community programs, aligning with SLSSA’s enabler to “reduce our impact by making environmentally conscious decisions.”
Raise environmental awareness and promote proactive stewardship among SLSSA members and the broader community in line with SLSSA’s value of inclusivity and commitment to education.

So what do you want your environment committee to achieve? Email with your ideas.

EnVAC MISSION

The Environmental Advisory Committee of Surf Lifesaving South Australia (EnvAC SLSSA) is dedicated to safeguarding our coastal and marine environments through sustainable practices, proactive stewardship, and informed decision-making. We advocate for the preservation, repair, and restoration of natural resources and biodiversity while fostering collaboration and awareness within our organisation and the community. Our mission is to inspire environmental responsibility among our members, ensuring vibrant ecosystems for current and future generations.

Terms of reference for the EnvAC are available here.