The current drought conditions being experienced in Australia’s eastern states, along with recent violent typhoons and hurricanes overseas, really highlights the power of nature and the environmental challenges all nations face.
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Knowing what we can do as individuals to help can also be a challenge. We know the Australian climate can be harsh, but we can help to manage it in many ways by being mindful of our water usage, how we generate and recycle our waste and how we use and generate electricity.
Which brings me to an event I attended on Saturday, September 15 at the Gladstone Hub, where I had the opportunity to join the Nature Networking Group. Over 20 environmental groups gathered for an informal morning tea to discuss environmental issues within the Macleay.
Over a cup of coffee, it was great to listen to the speakers share their profound insights about sustainable living, building strong ecosystems and the ever-changing environment.
The Nature Networking Group is to be commended for being proactive and bringing cohesion to this important topic - good on you for being actively involved in caring for our natural environment.
They were particularly interested in what projects Council has in place to manage environmental issues, and I was invited to speak on how Council is managing the diverse challenges to protect our future environment. This was a great way for me to share awareness with the community on the in-depth research Council undertakes, and how important Council’s Environment and Natural Resources Management Plans are in identifying the projects and actions that need attention.
The environment spectrum is broad – not only does Council look after the foreshores and coastal lines, but also collates data and creates maps of koala habitat and other threatened plant and animal species within the Macleay Valley.
There are numerous websites with information that can help us make a difference to lessen the impact on the environment. If this topic is something you are interested in, contact the Nature Networking Group by visiting their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384206941997369/ Don’t forget to visit Council’s website where you can learn how Council is keeping the Macleay Valley ecosystem healthy, now and into the future.
