Feb 6, 2020 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
The Conservation Council is proud to present ‘Ginninderry Treasures’, the sixth book in the Treasures of the ACT Region series. With contributions from a team of local knowledge experts, the beautiful booklet will help you explore the Aboriginal and...
Nov 28, 2019 | Campaigns, Latest News, Nature and waterways, Urban planning
MEDIA RELEASE: The Conservation Council has welcomed a motion which passed the ACT Legislative Assembly yesterday and called on the ACT Government to put aside the Coombs Peninsula for environmental and recreational purposes, and remove it from the land release...
Nov 26, 2019 | Campaigns, Latest News, Nature and waterways
Would you like to encourage voluntary cat containment in your neighbourhood? Perhaps you live close to a nature reserve and the protection of sensitive wildlife is important to you, or maybe roaming neighbourhood cats are a nuisance. Our community engagement...
Oct 31, 2019 | Campaigns, Climate, Nature and waterways, Transport, Urban planning, Waste
In May 2019, the ACT Legislative Assembly declared a state of climate emergency noting that “globally, nationally and locally, human induced climate change is contributing to record breaking temperatures, extreme weather events, and a range of negative social,...
Jun 27, 2019 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
The Conservation Council ACT Region welcomed the opportunity to comment on the Draft ACT Cat Plan 2019-29. As an advocate for the environment in the ACT region, the negative impact of roaming domestic cats and feral cats on our local wildlife has been of ongoing...
Apr 5, 2019 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Uncategorized
5 April 2019 Draft cat plan up for discussion The Conservation Council ACT Region has welcomed today’s release of the Draft ACT Cat Plan, and encouraged the community to get involved in the consultation over the next three months. “This is a great opportunity for...