In this issue

	ECOS Issue 149

Focus

Citizen science breaks new ground Thanks to technology and a growing number of community-based volunteer monitoring groups, enriched environmental data is being collected on a scale that was inconceivable 15 years ago. Learn more

Securing South Australia's coastal bounty An incredible diversity of marine species was recently recorded in the Chain of Bays, about 700 kilometres west of Adelaide, during an inaugural near-shore marine survey of the region by volunteer divers. Learn more

Towards a systems-based approach to planning infrastructure Integrating the need for major infrastructure development with an ongoing commitment to communities and the environment is the driving force behind a new approach for sustainable development in major projects in Australia. Learn more

Waste feathers show fibre promise Scientists at CSIRO Materials and Science Engineering's laboratory at Belmont, Victoria, believe that feather keratin can be 'regenerated' into an environmentally sustainable, biodegradable fibre. Learn more

Sustainable commitments insulate financial leaders Banks and super funds have been battered by the gale of the global financial crisis but not everyone is suffering. Learn more

Negotiating the national e-waste mountain A voracious national appetite for electronic goods is creating a waste problem we can no longer responsibly ignore. Learn more

Cheers to an historic polar research collaboration Australian Antarctic scientists joined with polar researchers around the world on 25 February 2009 to officially celebrate two years of intensive, internationally coordinated scientific research for the International Polar Year (IPY). Learn more

A climate for true triple bottom line reporting The scientific imperative for action to tackle climate change is now reflected in the emerging responses of leading edge businesses as they find value in innovating to address the challenge. Learn more