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Environmental Projects

Last modified: June 2, 2009 - 2:21 PM

Council undertakes a number of projects that aim to rehabilitate and restore our diverse natural environments.

Most of these projects are implemented as part of Councils adopted plans and strategies that have been prepared to address issues of primary concern.

Wallis Lake Sponges - Published: 19 Oct 2009
Recent studies have identified areas of Wallis Lake as having an exceptionally high ecological and water quality values. more ..

Great Lakes Coastal Catchments Initiative (CCI) - Published: 01 Jun 2009

The Coastal Catchments Initiative (CCI) was a Federal Government program that sought to achieve reduction in land-based pollution of coastal environments.

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Wetland Management - Published: 06 May 2009
Council has commenced a series of programs and actions to ensure wetlands in our LGA and the Wallis Lake catchment are appropriately conserved, managed, and where required, restored. more ..

Hawks Nest - Tea Gardens Endangered Koalas - Published: 01 Jun 2009
The population of koalas living within the Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens region has severely declined. In Hawks Nest, at least 21 individuals were recorded in 1989 but as few as 12 were reported in 1998. The population is in immediate danger of extinction. more ..

Environmental Special Rate (ESR) - Published: 06 May 2009
This special rate was introduced to fund environmental projects/works throughout the region. more ..

Rural Incentives Scheme - Published: 02 Jun 2009
This project engages and assists rural landholders to protect and restore the environment and adopt sustainable land management practices throughout the Wallis, Smiths, Myall and Karuah catchments. more ..

Biodiversity Conservation - Published: 11 Jul 2005
On overview of Council's responsibility and commitment to protecting plants and animals within the local governement area (LGA). more ..

Bush and Coast Care - Published: 11 Jul 2005
An overview of Councils contribution and available assistance to voluntary groups dedicated to protecting and restoring the natural environment. more ..

Threatened Species Management - Published: 11 Jul 2005
Council has a responsibility to protect and restore threatened species populations through sensitive planning and participation in population recovery programs. more ..


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