The Port Phillip Bay western shoreline is a unique part of the bay landscape with diverse marine and coastal values.

These include Traditional Owner values and connection to Country, internationally significant ecosystems such as Ramsar-listed wetlands, parks and reserves, and marine sanctuaries.

The Port Phillip Bay Western Shoreline Regional and Strategic Partnership (RaSP) are delivering the Adapt West project to respond to these challenges and develop a Coastal Hazard Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CHARP) for the region.

Wyndham Council is an active project partner, managing a number of sites along the Wyndham coastline that will be affected by coastal climate change.

How to get involved

The State Government is currently looking for feedback to inform a community and social values study. Together with cultural, ecological and economic values understanding, this study will be used to guide further stages of adaptation planning.

You can add your feedback to a mapping tool or survey to provide your comments on:

• how you use the wetlands, beaches, foreshore areas, estuaries, inlets and coastal creeks of the Port Phillip Bay western shoreline
• what is special and important about these areas
• your experiences of coastal hazards (erosion, inundation, groundwater changes)
• your memories and knowledge of how the coast has changed over time.