Lucy Brake
Lucy has been working in the environmental industry for the last 10 years, specializing in the impacts of coastal, marine and port developments in New Zealand and the Pacific. She has a post graduate diploma in environmental science and was awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship to study coastal management.
After growing up in the UK, Lucy travelled for a number of years and settled in beautiful New Zealand. Lucy now lives in a small coastal town, savouring the best the active outdoor lifestyle offers. She can often be found out enjoying the water on her own boat.
Lucy is active in a number of associations and organisations, including the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. She is a Board Member of Tourism Bay of Plenty, which is focused on promoting the Bay as a tourist destination.
Her passion for writing means she spends much of her time out and about discovering cool new places and people. Lucy writes environmental columns and features for a number of magazines.
Latest Articles
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How to Reduce Spills When Fueling a Boat
Each year hundreds of diesel, petrol and oil spills pollute harbours, lakes and coastlines. Many of these are the result of careless refueling.
Jun 8, 2009
- Lucy Brake
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Preventing the Introduction of Invasive Species
Impacts of introduced marine pests on local waters can be irreversible. There are a number of actions local boaties can take to reduce the spread of invasive species.
May 31, 2009
- Lucy Brake
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Green Alternatives For Cleaning Boats
Using chemical-based cleaning products on boats can cause major damage to the marine environment. However, there are environmentally friendly alternatives available.
May 31, 2009
- Lucy Brake
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Consulting the Community Gives Positive Results
Undertaking public consultation on projects where resolution of environmental or social issues is sought can be fraught with problems.
May 21, 2009
- Lucy Brake
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How to Keep Bilge Water Clean
Oil in bilge water can have major impacts on the marine environment. Diesel and petrol are particularly toxic, but lubricant and hydraulic oils are also very damaging.
May 11, 2009
- Lucy Brake
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Impact of Boats Discharging Untreated Sewage
A fine handed out in NZ to a visiting yachtie, accused of dumping raw sewage, has highlighted a problem. Boats discharging sewage close to land can create major issues.
Mar 16, 2009
- Lucy Brake
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