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.
This week’s highlights
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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
Subpages
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.
Latest news
Leaf it to us: new street trees planted
In a leafy leap forward for the local environment, 44 new street trees have been planted in Sippy Downs, bringing a fresh burst of greenery and shade to the area.
How to get your tricky recycling questions answered
To help get your recycling sorted, Sunshine Coast Council will be popping up at local shopping centres until September to answer your tricky questions in person.
Blue Heart welcomes Kabi Kabi as official partner
Welcoming Traditional Custodians as partners to adaptive Blue Heart project in floodplain brings "deep knowledge and new insights".
The amazing unknown wildlife passage we zoom past
Tiny tepee homes, called habitat pods, are helping to shelter wildlife from predators as they cross the recently upgraded Cresswell Road wildlife bridge.
Care for the environment and create new friendships
The Lake Weyba Bushcare Group welcomes you to join them at a working bee whenever suits you. Or you could join a group in your local area.
Leaf it to us: new street trees planted
In a leafy leap forward for the local environment, 44 new street trees have been planted in Sippy Downs, bringing a fresh burst of greenery and shade to the area.
How to get your tricky recycling questions answered
To help get your recycling sorted, Sunshine Coast Council will be popping up at local shopping centres until September to answer your tricky questions in person.
Blue Heart welcomes Kabi Kabi as official partner
Welcoming Traditional Custodians as partners to adaptive Blue Heart project in floodplain brings "deep knowledge and new insights".
The amazing unknown wildlife passage we zoom past
Tiny tepee homes, called habitat pods, are helping to shelter wildlife from predators as they cross the recently upgraded Cresswell Road wildlife bridge.
Care for the environment and create new friendships
The Lake Weyba Bushcare Group welcomes you to join them at a working bee whenever suits you. Or you could join a group in your local area.