• To empower the community to be involved in natural resource planning, management and research in Western Port by providing high quality information and clear opportunities for participation.
• To provide leadership in developing innovative solutions and projects to tackle seemingly intractable natural resource management problems in Western Port.
• To encourage, guide and sponsor research into seagrass and the broader Western Port ecology to ensure decision making is based on sound scientific knowledge.
• To forge and support strategic partnerships between the community, Government and the private sector to accelerate the implementation of restorative works in the catchment and bay.
