Latest news 

Gong for Manly stormwater works

We were delighted to recently receive the 2021 Excellence in Infrastructure Stormwater Award for an upgraded stormwater outlet at Manly Beach. The outlet was given a much-needed facelift including a state of the art underground Gross Pollutant Trap. The works will significantly reduce polluted stormwater running into our waterways. Watch our video to find out more.

2021 Business Sustainability Award winners

Congratulations to joint award winners Danes Specialty Coffee and House of Samara for their outstanding sustainability practices. We applaud their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. If you are a local business, 
learn more about our Sustainability Business Network and be inspired by other local businesses. 

Protecting Manly’s Little Penguins

Boaties are being urged to follow a few simple rules in North Harbour to help keep the small but endangered population of Little Penguins at Manly safe. Sarah Joyce from the Sydney Coastal Councils Group said they have been declining because of a wide range of threats, including boat strikes.

Events

CEC Open Day

Sat 22 Jan, 10am - 3pm
North Narrabeen

Celebrate our native flora and fauna with demos, displays and workshops at our Coastal Environment Centre. Learn about bush tucker, make your garden wildlife-friendly, kids activities and much more!

Composting and Worms Workshop

Sun 30 Jan, 12 - 3pm
Kimbriki Eco House, Terrey Hills

Composting and worm farming are great alternatives to throwing your food waste in the garbage bin. They also create natural fertiliser to supercharge your garden. Find out how you can do your bit to reduce greenhouse gases from landfill. 

Preserving Food Webinar

Wed 16 Feb, 7 - 8.30pm
Online 

Reduce your food waste by discovering the traditional preserving techniques of our grandparents. Join Margaret from Moss House who recently shared her knowledge on ABC Gardening Australia. 

Future-proof your solar for batteries and electric vehicles 

Tue 22 Feb 6.30 - 8pm
Online

Let the sun do the work! With EVs on the rise and solar becoming more affordable than ever, think about future-proofing your home so you can save in the long run. 

Fun facts

The Australian Pelican

This unique species is Australia’s largest flying bird with the longest bill of any bird in the world. Their wingspan can reach up to 2.5m and they can soar to nearly three kilometres in the sky. Their favourite snacks are fish, crustaceans, tadpoles and turtles. Help protect them by always picking up rubbish and loose fishing line.

Image credit: Christina Port

Have your say

Share your thoughts to help protect our environment

Comments closing Sun 13 Feb

Our Draft Northern Beaches Environment Study aims to guide future planning while protecting our environment. It provides an important step towards a clearer, simpler and fairer set of planning rules for our local area.

Toy Library - reducing plastic waste

Idea's board closing Sun 23 Jan 

Share your ideas on how we can promote sustainability and reduce the likelihood of cheap toys finding their way to landfill.