Alexandrina Council is known nationally and internationally as a region of environmental importance and natural beauty. The Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk and Kaurna Traditional Owners have lived here with nature for tens of thousands of years as the custodians of the land and waters.

From our 25 kilometres of coastline to the upper catchment of the Mt Lofty Ranges, from the Coorong and Murray Mouth to the stringybark forests or mallee woodlands, Alexandrina is proud of its many ecosystems and species found here.

In addition to ensuring we implement appropriate measures to meet our sustainability goals, we can also foster a strong sense of environmental stewardship among our employees, residents, businesses, and visitors to our region.

Council’s ability to act effectively is partly dependent on funding for environmental activities. This is a constant challenge and Council will focus on facilitating the delivery of outcomes in partnership with First Nations peoples, our community, and all level of government, through mutually beneficial relationships.

As a community we have a shared responsibility to look after our natural environment.
Alexandrina Council recognises that our activities have an impact on the environment and that the community expects us to lead by example.

The Environmental Action Plan 2030 is Council’s strategic document that expresses our commitment and articulates that we will be worthy stewards of the land and waters of our Council area. This Plan sets the context, the opportunities, and challenges for making the changes needed to protect our ecosystems, and to manage and enhance our three main priorities: Biodiversity, Waters, and Communities.

To speak to an officer, please contact Council on 08 8555 7000 to speak with the Principal Officer Environmental Strategy or with the Environmental Project Officer.

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