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Environment

An important part of Council’s role within the region is to maintain and enhance the region’s natural assets, liveability and environment credentials. Get involved in a range of conservation programs and initiatives or explore a range of options for sustainable living.

Caring for our environment

Kirbys Road Environment Reserve looking south
Photo credit: Dr Ken Wishaw and Geoff Simon

Establishing a proposed Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve

Establishing a proposed Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve

Council has commenced a phased community engagement process on a proposal to establish a Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve through the International Dark Sky Places Program.

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What to do with used batteries

What to do with used batteries

Never bin your batteries – it only takes one to spark a fire. Find a drop off point near you.

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Planting a verge garden

Planting a verge garden

Use these self-assessable criteria for residents wishing to enhance or beautify the road verge.

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Mosquitoes and biting midges

Mosquitoes and biting midges

Learn how to protect yourself, your family, pets and home from mosquitoes and biting midges.

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Free trees

Free trees

Ratepayers can collect two free trees per year from Council’s nursery.

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  • An image about Environment levy
    Environment levy

    Environment levy

    Find out about council's environment levy program.

  • An image about Trees, plants and gardens
    Trees, plants and gardens

    Trees, plants and gardens

    Find information on tree clearing and damaging vegetation and discover the Sunshine Coast's many beautiful plants

  • An image about Native animals
    Native animals

    Native animals

    Discover the Sunshine Coast's diverse array of wildlife. Learn about the region's rare and threatened species

  • An image about Invasive plants and animals
    Invasive plants and animals

    Invasive plants and animals

    Invasive plants and animals pose a significant threat to our natural areas and native animals, agriculture and production, human health and our way of life.

  • An image about Sustainability and climate change
    Sustainability and climate change

    Sustainability and climate change

    Get involved in council's sustainable living programs: living smart and energy conservation. Find out what you can do to combat climate change.

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    Get involved in conservation

    Get involved in conservation

    Take part in one of council’s conservation programs to assist in protecting the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful natural environment.

  • An image about Rivers and coast
    Rivers and coast

    Rivers and coast

    The Sunshine Coast prides itself on its natural environment – in countless ways the region's waterways are the source of economic, social and environmental wellbeing.

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    Bushland protection

    Bushland protection

    Find out more about our plans to keep the Sunshine Coast’s natural environment healthy.

  • An image about Education, resources and events
    Education, resources and events

    Education, resources and events

    Discover the three environmental education centres, environmental education programs for schools, the annual Wildflower Festival, a variety of fact sheets and articles and learn about the Coastal Discovery Van.

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    Sunshine Coast solar farm

    Sunshine Coast solar farm

    Find out about the Sunshine Coast solar farm including all the project details and view live power feed.