EPA Environment Award
EPA Chief Executive Tony Circelli has acknowledged the good work and consistent efforts of the Boating Industry Association of SA for its regulatory support and commitment to improvements for the marine environment.
Mr Circelli was guest speaker at a recent breakfast function during the Adelaide Boat Show where he presented the EPA 2015 Environment Award to John Milham, a former long-term Board member of the BIA SA.
Before the award presentation, the gathering of South Australian boating industry representatives were reminded of the responsibilities shared between the EPA and the BIA to protect and help sustain the marine environment.
“In some cases we will be unable to reverse the damage caused by common practices of the past but by understanding its consequences, we can plan for a more sustainable future,” Mr Circelli said.
“But this requires a broad commitment from industry, governments, environment and private organisations working alongside the EPA with a plan or targeted strategies.”
This year’s Environment Award winner was also a former president of the Boating Industry Association and chairman of its Marina and Environment Division, for more than 15 years.
Mr Milham also previously held memberships with the following organisations before his recent retirement:
- The South Australian Boating Facilities Advisory Committee
- The Australian Marine Industries Federation
- The National Marine Safety Commission, Industry Committee
- The Tourism Council of SA
- The Houseboat Hirers’ Association
He is now a Life Member of the Boating Industry Association of SA.
“A person of so many accomplishments for the benefit of the boating industry and the marine environment as a whole, in my view is worthy of recognition,” Mr Circelli said.
