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.
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Sunshine Coast Biosphere
In our Sunshine Coast Biosphere, we celebrate people and nature.
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
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.
Astonishing discovery in quiet pocket of Coast hinterland
Survey has discovered that Reesville is one of the most densely populated koala habitats in the northern part of South East Queensland.
Sunshine Coast leads national conversation on coastal sustainability
The Sunshine Coast will host the 2025 Australian Coastal Councils Conference, sharing learnings in coastal sustainability, climate resilience and community-focused adaptation strategies, while fostering national collaboration on managing Australia’s changing coastlines.
Budding artists offered chance to go completely wild
The 2025 Wild HeART Student Art Prize invites young Sunshine Coast artists to explore native Australian species and share their ecological stories through realistic art. Finalists’ works will feature in a summer exhibition at Maroochy Botanic Garden. Entries close October 5, with prizes across three age categories.
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.
Astonishing discovery in quiet pocket of Coast hinterland
Survey has discovered that Reesville is one of the most densely populated koala habitats in the northern part of South East Queensland.
Sunshine Coast leads national conversation on coastal sustainability
The Sunshine Coast will host the 2025 Australian Coastal Councils Conference, sharing learnings in coastal sustainability, climate resilience and community-focused adaptation strategies, while fostering national collaboration on managing Australia’s changing coastlines.
Budding artists offered chance to go completely wild
The 2025 Wild HeART Student Art Prize invites young Sunshine Coast artists to explore native Australian species and share their ecological stories through realistic art. Finalists’ works will feature in a summer exhibition at Maroochy Botanic Garden. Entries close October 5, with prizes across three age categories.