• Alison Creighton - Environment Manager
• Derek Hibbert - Coast and Bushland Coordinator
• Dave Martin - Natural Resources Officer
• Liza Price - Environment Sustainability Officer
• Heidi Hamm - Environmental Project Officer - Carbon Account (Mon & Wed)
• Diana Whittington - Environmental Project Officer (.4 EFT)
• Jeff Nottle - Engagement Facilitator (for Planning and Environment)
• Council also has a strong partnership with Landcare, administering six Landcare staff and providing office space in Council buildings.

Contact our team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Our team vision:

To provide policy direction, guidance, support, information, education programs and infrastructure projects that lead to the improved well-being and quality of life of the community by ensuring the sustainability of the natural systems.

Our team objective:

To be recognised and accepted by the community as the provider of relevant policy direction, accurate information on local environmental issues, effective education programs and high quality infrastructure projects that ensure the sustainability of the natural systems and the continued enjoyment and appreciation of natural areas.

Our team responsibilities:

The Environment team's primary responsibilities are:

• Conservation management of 42 kilometres of coastal reserve and bushland reserves - includes natural reserve and coastal facility management, boating facilities, caravan parks and foreshore permits.
• Land and catchment management - includes the Landcare partnership and Rural Rate Rebate Scheme.
• Preparing environmental policy and strategic direction - includes foreshore and bushland reserve management plans, external and internal policy input and activity area master plans.
• Sustainability and efficient resource use programs - includes Planet Footprint data analysis (energy, water, waste, fleet) and implementing works programs, Butt Bin program, Sustainable Schools program.
• Environmental information, education and awareness programs - includes brochures, media, website and school visits.