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
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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.
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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Moffat Beach seawall repair project
Protecting the community parklands, paths, roads and facilities from future climate change impacts.
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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
Learn how to protect yourself, your family, pets and home from mosquitoes and biting midges.
Explore our pages
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Environment Levy
Find out about council's Environment Levy Program.
Environment and Liveability Strategy
Check out our environment and liveability strategy.
Road verge (nature strip) landscaping and maintenance
Find out what you can and can't do on a road verge (nature strip) and who is responsible for maintaining this land
Trees, plants and gardens
Find information on tree clearing and damaging vegetation and discover the Sunshine Coast's many beautiful plants
Native animals
Discover the Sunshine Coast's diverse array of wildlife. Learn about the region's rare and threatened species
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.
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.
Get involved in conservation
Take part in one of council’s conservation programs to assist in protecting the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful natural environment.
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.
Bushland protection
Find out more about our plans to keep the Sunshine Coast’s natural environment healthy.
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.
Sunshine Coast solar farm
Find out about the Sunshine Coast solar farm including all the project details and view live power feed.
Environmental nuisances and pollution
Council investigates environmental nuisance and pollution under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
Environment news
‘Every action matters’: Target on invasive animals, weeds
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed two major biosecurity programs to protect our region’s environment, lifestyle and economy.
Wildflowers are bloomin’ lovely
The Sunshine Coast bursts into colour this spring with the return of the Wildflower Festival and a vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops, and guided walks.
Learn about these endurance athletes of the sky
Sunshine Coast Council invites the community to welcome migratory shorebirds back to our shores with two exciting shorebird festival events.
Check your bushfire risk – and prepare!
It may have been a wet winter this year, but all it takes is a week of warm weather for bushfires to become a serious threat. Know your home’s bushfire risk and have a bushfire survival plan in place.
‘Incredible collaboration’ puts us in science spotlight
The Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz project has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
‘Every action matters’: Target on invasive animals, weeds
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed two major biosecurity programs to protect our region’s environment, lifestyle and economy.
Wildflowers are bloomin’ lovely
The Sunshine Coast bursts into colour this spring with the return of the Wildflower Festival and a vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops, and guided walks.
Learn about these endurance athletes of the sky
Sunshine Coast Council invites the community to welcome migratory shorebirds back to our shores with two exciting shorebird festival events.
Check your bushfire risk – and prepare!
It may have been a wet winter this year, but all it takes is a week of warm weather for bushfires to become a serious threat. Know your home’s bushfire risk and have a bushfire survival plan in place.
‘Incredible collaboration’ puts us in science spotlight
The Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz project has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.