A simple way to protect our native mammals, birds and reptiles

Sep 22, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Latest News, Nature and waterways

Helen Oakey, Executive Director Monday 7th September was Threatened Species Day, a day that marks the death of the last Tasmanian tiger in 1936, and an opportunity to reflect what we can do to cease the rate of extinction in Australia. While biodiversity can sometimes...

Take action for healthy urban environments

Sep 14, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Nature and waterways

Canberra’s trees and waterways are vital for our wildlife, our health and the climate. The urban forest is ageing, and many of our waterways are facing challenges from pollution, invasive species and altered flows. To enjoy a green and liveable city, we must invest in...

Take action to protect our natural environment

Sep 14, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Nature and waterways

Our biodiversity faces many threats, yet the ACT Government has not yet committed to protect all areas with conservation values or mitigate against threats like roaming cats. The ACT hosts the largest remaining remnants of Grassy-Box Woodlands and Native Temperate...

Election Forum: Nature, Biodiversity and Waterways

Sep 8, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Nature and waterways, Past Events

The Conservation Council hosted our second Election Forum on Nature, Biodiversity and Waterways on Tuesday 22nd September at 5.30 pm. The ACT is home to two critically-endangered ecological communities, which include 52 threatened species. The protection of remaining...

Election Forum: Sustainable Transport

Sep 3, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Nature and waterways, Past Events

The Conservation Council, in conjunction with Pedal Power, Public Transport Association CBR, Living Streets Canberra and the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (ACT Branch), hosted our first online Election Forum on Sustainable Transport on Tuesday 15th September...

MEDIA RELEASE: Call on Defence Housing Australia to rethink Lawson North development

Aug 21, 2020 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Urban planning

17th August 2020 MEDIA RELEASE  Call on Defence Housing Australia to rethink Lawson North development Over a hundred conservation groups, scientists, land managers and volunteers from across Canberra and the region have called on Defence Housing Australia to rethink...