The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (New South Wales), Australia (founded1955) states “The Nature Conservation Council works to conserve nature and protect the water we drink, the air we breathe and the places we love. We are a non-profit, non-government organisation representing 120 community environment groups across NSW. Our aim is to protect our precious natural environment.” (see: http://nccnsw.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=123 ).