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
Establishing a proposed Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve
Council is commencing 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.
Moffat Beach seawall repair project
Protecting the community parklands, paths, roads and facilities from future climate change impacts.
Planting a verge garden
Use these self-assessable criteria for residents wishing to enhance or beautify the road verge.
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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
Council has a number of initiatives and strategies for managing the coast's environment that ensure the region remains pristine.
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 subscribe to the monthly newsletter Bush hands.
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
Green light for Australia’s first blue carbon trial
Blue Carbon Farming is coming to the Sunshine Coast in an Australian first. So what is blue carbon farming and how does it benefit the community, environment and landholders in our Blue Heart?
Vandals damage turtle area and much-loved lake
Dozens of trees and shrubs have been destroyed at Buddina Beach Foreshore Reserve, with a similar offence committed at Currimundi Lake.
‘Clear message’: resident handed big fine over clearing
A magistrate has ordered a Sunshine Coast resident to pay a large fine for illegally clearing vegetation in a case that is a warning to those who fail to comply with regulations.
‘Tune into nature’ at immersive wetland experience
To commemorate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast will partner to host ‘Tuning into Nature’.
Rewild your backyard with this workshop series
Back by popular demand, The Backyard Series is proudly hosted by Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden and offers practical weekend workshops about how to create beautiful native gardens in any backyard.
Green light for Australia’s first blue carbon trial
Blue Carbon Farming is coming to the Sunshine Coast in an Australian first. So what is blue carbon farming and how does it benefit the community, environment and landholders in our Blue Heart?
Vandals damage turtle area and much-loved lake
Dozens of trees and shrubs have been destroyed at Buddina Beach Foreshore Reserve, with a similar offence committed at Currimundi Lake.
‘Clear message’: resident handed big fine over clearing
A magistrate has ordered a Sunshine Coast resident to pay a large fine for illegally clearing vegetation in a case that is a warning to those who fail to comply with regulations.
‘Tune into nature’ at immersive wetland experience
To commemorate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast will partner to host ‘Tuning into Nature’.
Rewild your backyard with this workshop series
Back by popular demand, The Backyard Series is proudly hosted by Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden and offers practical weekend workshops about how to create beautiful native gardens in any backyard.