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The Case for Renaturalisation: Yarralumla Creek
This post was prepared by Conservation Council volunteer Declan Tennent. In the 1970s, after a devastating flood, Yarralumla Creek was straightened, deepened and lined with concrete to move water away from the Woden Valley as quickly as possible (Carrick 2025; CWEEP,...
CCACT/ANU Gula (Koala) habitat project – an update
Prepared by Dr Keith Joliffe, Conservation Council Gula volunteer Conservation Council volunteers are studying the viability of ACT woodlands to carry wild Gula. The study is guided by researchers of the Fenner School, ANU and staff of City and Environment...
H5 Bird Flu threatens Murray-Darling devastation: Emergency response needed to avoid catastrophic loss of Australian waterbirds
The Murray-Darling Conservation Alliance (MDCA) last week published the following Media Release. 25 June 2026 With H5 Bird Flu now confirmed in Australia, the Murray-Darling Conservation Alliance (MDCA) is calling for an emergency response and significant...
Conservation Council Welcomes $2.7 Million Healthy Waterways Plan for Lake Tuggeranong
The Conservation Council of the ACT Region welcomes the ACT Government's announcement of a 10-year Healthy Waterways Plan for Lake Tuggeranong, supported by a $2.7 million investment in the 2026-27 Budget. “We welcome Minister Orr’s funding announcement, particularly...
Winners of the ACT Enviornment Awards Announced!
The Conservation Council has announced the winners of the annual ACT Environment Awards. The Awards are an annual celebration of Canberra's environmental community, recognising hard work of so many in community to protect our nature and climate. This year we handed...
Media Release: Conservation Council Welcomes ACT Budget Funding for Community Conservation Groups and Biosecurity Initiatives
The Conservation Council of the ACT Region has welcomed the ACT Government's 2026-27 Budget announcement to fund community environment initiatives. “An uplift in funding to support community groups to deliver biodiversity conservation and wildlife protection projects...
The Western Edge: A Place of Unique Heritage
This post was prepared by Conservation Council volunteer, William Jones. Please note this post is based on information gathered from current publicly available studies. The cultural heritage value of the Western Edge is an invaluable part of Canberra’s identity and...
First volunteer info session for the Western Edge and 1% for Nature campaigns a success
Our first volunteer information session for the joint Save our Western Edge! and 1% for Nature campaigns was a huge success! We had over 25 people learning about the joint campaign strategy, signing up for different volunteer roles, joining their local campaign group...
What Are The Benefits Of Connecting with Nature?
Have you ever noticed that relaxing on the couch after a long hike hits the spot more than it does on a lazy Sunday? Or that the stresses of everyday life fade into the background when you’re overlooking a beautiful woodland? Maybe you’ve found that focusing on a...