An eco-friendly welcome
Welcome to EcoNetwork Port Stephens, a not-for-profit and 100% volunteer-run organisation dedicated to the interest of all who treasure and want to preserve the natural beauty and biodiversity of our Port Stephens estuary, peninsulas and rural hinterland.
Featured Events
Wings Over Wetlands ART Competition
March 16 @ 8:00 am - May 31 @ 5:00 pmPort Stephens: Water, Health & Our Sustainable Future
May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmWALK: Girrawa Trail, Dungog Common
May 20 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pmMAMBO: Good Planning, Great Outcomes for housing in Port Stephens – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
May 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Port Stephens contains diverse landscapes including native forests, sand dunes, mangroves and wetlands as well as unique offshore reefs, islands and marine habitats. Our local community has the challenge to protect these natural assets from the ongoing pressures of unsustainable development, tourism and water-based activities.
EcoNetwork Port Stephens, in partnership with many local affiliated groups and businesses, is also closely involved with current statewide, national and global environmental emergencies such as habitat destruction, climate change and plastic pollution.
Join us and enjoy sharing your experiences, expanding your knowledge and contributing to the healthy and happy environment that is Port Stephens.
Are Mambo’s birds in decline?
Disturbing results following 10 years of surveys — we need to protect all aspects of these wetlands
Our Network in Action
Healthy Environments, Healthy People
Help create a healthy environment and a connected community. We are sp lucky to have our stunning Tomaree Coastal Walk on our doorstep. Habitat restoration and weed removal is ongoing. And you can participate! Read more
South Tomaree Community Association
South Tomaree Community Association is updating us on their 2025 achievements and their ambitious 2026 program, in representing the people and communities living on the 2316 area of the Tomaree peninsula. Read more
Insights into the “Dirty” Truth behind the Anna Bay Clean Up
Anna Bay Cleanup plunged a little deeper, not just analysing their collection, but also taking action to find solutions. Read more
PLANTING DATES for the Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk
Friends of Tomaree NP have been funded, with community involvement, to restore habitat, some endangered littoral rainforest, along Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
Birds of the Coastal Forest of Mambo Wetlands Reserve
Birds of the Coastal Forest of Mambo Wetlands Reserve By Neil FraserHunter Bird Observers Club A quick overview of what we’ll look at in this article. Mambo Wetlands Reserve is … Read more
EcoUpdate Highlights
EcoUpdate: April/May 2026
In May we recognise the vital role our volunteers across our network play in building sustainable, inclusive communities ~ read their stories as we celebrate Volunteer Week and 2026 UN International Year for Sustainable Development Read more
EcoNetwork’s Marine Special Interest Group
We’re excited to announce the formation of a special interest group dedicated to protecting and understanding the incredible marine life in the Port Stephens Estuary and nearby coastal waters. Read more
‘Wings Over Wetlands’
‘Wings Over Wetlands’ By Liz Date-HuxtableHunter Bird Observers ClubApril 2026 We celebrated World Environment Day this year when several community groups came together with activities and displays, to launch ‘Wings … Read more
EcoUpdate: March 2026
EcoUpdate March 2026 brings stories of passionate people taking action for our environment — and with stories worth sharing. Enjoy! Read more
Community Forum puts decision-makers on notice
A great turn out to EcoNetwork’s Forum, Communities Creating Change and Defending the Environment, gathered to hear a cast of speakers on these far-reaching issues. Read more
Sustainable Living
Coal faces reality in the high court!
Breaking news! Coal and climate go to Australia’s highest court, as a local couple, in a David and Goliath battle, fight for climate and our future generations. Read more
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan ~ nature endangered on the edge
Mambo Wetlands, and its endangered ecological communities, is again under threat, this time from development in the (draft) Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan. WE NEED TO ACT! Read more
Newcastle waterway listed among the state’s microplastic hot spots
Newcastle waterway listed among the state’s microplastic hot spots By … Read more
Flood Risk Management ~ a potential policy for the future
Flood Risk Management ~ a potential policy for the future … Read more
Opportunity knocks in an energy crisis
This interesting historic perspective brings us to today’s energy crisis and questions what opportunities can we now seize that may not have been apparent or politically possible. Read more