Our goal is to manage our unique natural environment in a sustainable way, and protect our natural landscape and habitat for future generations to enjoy.

The Natural Environment Strategy (PDF 8.1MB) guides us in how we achieve this.

We have a Sustainable Environment Department to carry out the actions and responsibilities identified in this strategy, such as:

  • Conservation management of 42 kilometres of coastal and bushland reserves - this includes boating facilities and foreshore permits.
  • Land and catchment management - includes the Landcare partnership and the Land Management Rebate scheme.
  • Preparing environmental policy and strategic direction.
  • Sustainability and climate change - includes advocacy on environmental issues such as: energy, water, waste and fleet.
  • Environmental information, education and awareness programs.
  • Waste management services - includes disposal of household waste and recycling, landfill operations and rehabilitation compliance with State Government legislation and litter and waste education programs for the community.
Details on water quality monitoring and monthly results from November 2018.
Currently less than 10 per cent of the original native cover remains in Bass Coast, so help our environment by choosing locally grown indigenous plants.
We love our Coast and Bushland Volunteers!
Held annually in Spring, join Council’s Weed ‘em and Reap program and help dispose of weeds and collect free indigenous plants for your efforts.