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Home>Residents>Environment
Council's Environment Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of environmental strategies and the provision of advice on environmental issues within the Shire.
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 Greenhouse Local Action plan
Sustainable Water Use plan
Be on the lookout for locusts
| Greenhouse Local Action plan | | Council introduced its Greenhouse Local Action Plan in 2006 and committed to an extensive list of actions which Council would undertake, as well as actions which it would encourage in its communities.
Council made a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2010 and to help the community to achieve the same goal.
This includes Council actions to raise awareness both among its employees and the community.
Council has undertaken a lighting audit and energy audit for its buildings, including facilities such as swimming pools. It has also undertaken a range of action to reduce waste including the introduction of compost bins and worm farms.
To view the plan, go to the link below.
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| Sustainable Water Use plan | | Council acknowledges that water is a finite resource that must be well managed into the future. Council has an active role to play and a detailed inventory of Council’s water consumption informed this plan.
Alpine Shire Council has set a reduction target of 40% by 2015, compared to base year 2000/2001 consumption levels. Significant water savings have already been achieved through repairs to the Myrtleford and Mount Beauty swimming pools, the Bright toddlers’ pool and the Tawonga public toilets. In addition Council has reduced irrigation, repaired and modernised irrigation systems, introduced dual flush toilets, installed flow restriction valves, installed rainwater tanks and similar works.
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| Be on the lookout for locusts | | The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is appealing to councils and their communities across Victoria’s north east to be vigilant in monitoring and reporting locusts on private properties, roadsides and other public land.
Recent warm weather in the region has promoted hatchings of eggs laid by adult locusts in northern Victoria during autumn this year.
At this stage in their development the locusts, or hoppers, are small and difficult to detect. Although they can be hard to see, it is important to monitor properties for locusts and report sightings urgently to the DPI Locust Hotline 1300 135 559 or for more information, visit the DPI website.
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