Kawana Waters

Kawana Waters

Kawana Waters

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Families walking on beach

Region-wide

10 Years of Clean Up for the Hatchlings

Every little bit counts.

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Environment Levy project

Region-wide

Milestone’s for Pest Management on the Sunshine Coast

A united effort between Council and the community yields a success story for protecting local biodiversity.

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Mountain ‘forever home’ secured for koalas, cockatoos

A parcel of untouched native bushland in the Sunshine Coast hinterland will be protected for conservation, supporting endangered koalas as well as the vulnerable glossy black cockatoo and Richmond birdwing butterfly.

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Wetlands to be restored and protected

Council has secured 120 hectares of land in the Blue Heart for restoration and conservation of wetlands for habitat, a healthier Maroochy River and a place to connect to nature.

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Action plan gives new hope to endangered species

A plan set to help protect our region’s “ancient mariners’’.

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World-first ecosystem services mapping

A mapping product to explore and understand the different services provided by our ecosystems.

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Region-wide

The sustainability projects defining Sunshine Coast’s future

The Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report 2022/23.

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Region-wide

The Environment and Liveability Strategy Refresh Project 2023

New inclusions for the Sunshine Coast’s blueprint setting the future for our environment and liveability.

Hermione the Koala, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

Environment Levy project

Region-wide

Koala conservation

Implementing the Sunshine Coast koala conservation plan.

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How ‘liveable’ is your neighbourhood?

Council’s ‘Living on the Sunshine Coast’ survey investigates.

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A snapshot of achievements for 2021/22

Counci has released the Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report.

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Council showcases $12.8 million green investment

The Environment Levy—maintaining and enhancing our natural assets and the liveability of our Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Biosphere

Major

Biosphere

Sunshine Coast officially becomes a UNESCO biosphere.

Shorebird mural

Environment Levy project

Local

Sharing our shorelines

Key resident and migratory shorebird species featured in mural.

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Council takes out first place in sustainability award

Council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy has been announced a winner of the Banksia Sustainability Awards for the second year running.

Maroochy River Autumn sunrise over Mount Coolum

Region-wide

Blue Heart Sunshine Coast receives award

Project awarded through the Cities Power Partnership.

Bells Creek, Glass House Mountains

Major

Environment and Liveability Strategy recognised for planning excellence

The Queensland winners of the Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA) Awards for Planning Excellence 2020 have been announced with the strategy taking home an award.

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Environment Levy project

Local

Restoring the Mary River

Riparian restoration project complete.

Giant barred frog (Mixophyes iteratus)

Environment Levy project

Local

Establishment of Annie Hehir Environment Reserve complete

A 63-hectare purchase through the Environment Levy.

Birds eye view

Environment Levy project

Major

Blue Heart Sunshine Coast

Protecting and managing the most critical areas of the floodplain.

Coolum Creek Environmental Reserve River, Maroochy River

Environment Levy project

Region-wide

Buying land for habitat conservation and restoration

Environment Levy funds support land acquisition to expand our conservation estate.

Belli Park

Environment Levy project

Major

Environment Levy Program

Levy funds are a key funding source supporting the delivery of ELS outcomes.

Doonan Open Data Expo

Environment Levy project

Region-wide

Connecting through conservation

Events held on Environment Levy reserves to connect people and nature.

Bells Creek, Glass House Mountains

Region-wide

Sunshine Coast Biodiversity Report 2020

Providing valuable data to inform planning and delivery of conservation outcomes.

Coolum Beach Lone Surfer

Region-wide

A snapshot of achievements for 2019/20

Council continues to invest in environment and liveability initiatives, so our region remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.

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Sunshine Coast Ecological Park

Project update.

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Local

Protecting the native wildlife of our coast

Local organisations working together to control foxes in coastal bushland areas from Bli Bli to Peregian Springs.

Planktonic life of the Sunshine Coast

Region-wide

Planktonic life of the Sunshine Coast

Investigating the impacts of climate change on the microscopic life of our waterways

Street Tree Master Plan

Region-wide

Sunshine Coast Street Tree Master Plan

Transforming the Sunshine Coast to a greener cooler place.

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Environment Levy project

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Reinstating vegetation and habitats

Expanded landfill delivers almost 40 hectares of new habitat.

Asparagus Fern

Region-wide

Local Government Area Biosecurity Plan

A cooperative and coordinated approach to invasive plant and animal management.

Land for Wildlife, 20th Anniversary

Environment Levy project

Region-wide

Land for Wildlife

Supporting landholders to protect native plants and animals on their property.

Pelicans at sunset

Environment Levy project

Region-wide

Monitoring our waterways

Our ongoing partnership with Healthy Land and Water.

Beach day at Kings Beach

Environment Levy project

Region-wide

Protecting our beaches and headlands

Initiatives to to protect and enhance our coastal areas.

Fortnightly Monitoring

Region-wide

Understanding our Flying-foxes

Council is proactively undertaking monitoring and management of Flying-foxes

Kids in Action

Environment Levy project

Major

Kids in Action Program

Bringing schools together to explore environmental issues.