Our Committee

Meet the committee

Prestident Peter SmithPeter K Smith

Founding president of Clean Ocean, environmental activist and surfer, Peter has had a lifelong affinity with the ocean.After co-founding the Balin Surf Company in the 1970’s he moved into the IT industry in the 80’s before being nominated for President when Clean Ocean formed in 2000. Peter’s acute perception and ability in business and strategy has enabled the Foundation to excel rapidly and achieve beneficial results for the marine environment.

 

Graham QuailGraham Quail

Graham Quail is an educator and a publicist. Founder of the Clean Ocean Education Program. Has appeared regularly on radio and in the press on water issues.

 

 

 

Glenn DaviesGlenn Davies

Glenn Davies is a founding member of the committee and has been an editor of Clean Ocean’s publications.

 

Jon WilsonJon Wilson

Lifelong Mornington Peninsula resident. Surfer at Gunnamatta prior to construction of the South Eastern Outfall. Co-founder of the 'Balin' surfing company in 1974.

 

Andrew TilerAndrew Tiler

Has worked in Public Practice Tax Accountancy for over 10 years, holds Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Taxation Degrees. Currently living in north-east Melbourne with his wife and daughter, Andrew gets to the coast as often as possible.

News & Events

Medical Log a powerful tool

Thanks to all those who have responded with their stories of Port Phillip pollution-related illness. The Clean Ocean Foundation Port Phillip Beaches Medical Log is set to become a powerful tool in convincing governments at all levels to SPEND on adequate sewerage and stormwater solutions for Melbourne and surrounds. Eye or ear infections, rashes, bacterial skin infections (ulcerations) after swimming/sailing/diving? Let us know, with your details so that we can follow up: info@cleanocean.org

EPA lets us down

Well, we had all sorts of assurances from the Victorian EPA that this year's Beach Report program for the 36 beaches of Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay was going to be sooooo much better this year.

Then they simply didn't roster anyone to update forecasts for Boxing Day following big Christmas night rains ... and put thousands of Victorians at risk.

Not good enough!

Read The Age's story here