Our environment
The Great Lakes offers a unique environment of natural beauty containing extensive waterways, numerous national parks, picturesque rural regions and mountain ranges.
These landscapes provide habitat for an incredible diversity of native plant and animals and support the basis of the regions economy. The tourist, oyster, commercial and other production industries are worth millions of dollars annually and provide for the lifestyle that many residents have come to enjoy. This lifestyle is also complemented by our natural surroundings with many residents and tourists enjoying activities such as fishing, swimming and hiking. Our natural environment is our greatest asset and requires ongoing protection and management to ensures its preservation for the present and future generations. Winner of the Thiess National Riverprize in 2004, Council has been recognised for its dedication to managing the local environment. This prestigious prize was awarded for excellence and innovation in river and catchment management. Recognised for the Wallis Lake Catchment Management Plan and Healthy Lakes Program, Council has utilised effective community and government agency partnerships to bring about improvement in the health of the lake and its catchment.
Council plays a major role in ensuring that you can enjoy a healthy lifestyle by maintaining the environment in which you live. Council's environmental services include:
- Animal Control
- Catchment Management
- Pollution Control
- Waste Management
- Public Health Inspections
- Vegetation & Wildlife Management
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