May 2, 2023 | Latest News, Take action
With your help, we have supported more than 100 experts and environmental organisations to speak out against the proposal, we have empowered over 650 people to sign a petition calling on DHA not to proceed, and we have made sure that Lawson Grasslands was front and...
Mar 30, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
Development footprint pushed back in response to community concern Bluetts Block-Piney Ridge is a special place for many reasons. First, it is home to incredibly diverse woodlands. These woodlands are home to over 100 plant species, including the endemic Black...
Apr 3, 2024 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
Recognising Australia’s environment is deteriorating and under increasing threat, the Australian Government intends to replace the ineffective and outdated Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) with a new ‘Nature Positive...
Nov 16, 2023 | Climate, Latest News
They can all benefit by making the switch from gas to induction cooking! Since 2020 the Conservation Council’s Make the Switch project, funded by two ACT Government Community Zero Emissions Grants, has been helping Canberra households replace fossil gas appliances to...
Oct 30, 2023 | Latest News, Member Group Event
The Conservation Council ACT Region Inc Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 6.00pm via Zoom. Use the form below to register. The Zoom link to join the meeting will be sent out by 4pm Thursday 23rd November. Members who have voting rights...
Oct 26, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Take action
A road at the Canberra Airport is threatening the future for the critically endangered Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon. It’s time to take a stand to fight for its survival with a decision by the Federal Environment Minister imminent. Currently the Environment...
Oct 4, 2023 | Events, Latest News, Member Group Event, Nature and waterways, Past Events, Take action
Canberra is home to incredible places and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. But nature in Australia and our region is declining – under pressure from a warming climate, roads and infrastructure fragmenting habitats, deforestation and exploitation. Right...
Sep 29, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Take action
A proposed road at the Canberra Airport is threatening the future for the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon. Despite its tiny stature – measuring less than 150 millimetres long and weighing 5–9 grams – this lizard is causing a stir as conservationists take...
Sep 26, 2023 | Latest News
Join us in celebrating the hard work and achievements of the environment community over the past year with the ACT Environment Awards 2023 – Nominations are now open! There are many ways to create positive change in the world. Everyone is encouraged to apply,...
