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To obtain advice on energy efficiency, renewable energy (such as solar power) or tips on how to reduce your energy bill, contact ISS on 1300 878 001. supporting creek to coral “our waterways our responsibility” Creek to Coral is a healthy waterways program, which is a joint initiative by the Queensland Government, Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection, Townsville City Council, Townsville Port Authority and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The Creek to Coral program aims to maintain and enhance healthy waterways in the coastal dry tropics of Townsville and Thuringowa. The program includes a focus on Water Cycle Management and community education and involvement. dry tropics water smart ‘water – the key to our future’ Dry Tropics Water Smart is a community based outdoor water conservation program that aims to reduce the amount of water used outdoors in the Townville area. Events, games, education, technology and partnerships are used to inspire residents to conserve our precious resource. community greening Community Greening is a Townsville City Council’s initiative and a commitment to the planting of local native trees through, revegetation projects, community involvement and working with schools. The program aims to improve the natural environment, beautify the city and educate the community. Council supports a number of community greening events where the public can come along and support our environment through planting local native trees. This is a great opportunity to get out and meet like minded people, for further details please contact Townsville City Council. other topics you can contact integrated sustainability services about 38 >> seniors guide to council www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Natural area and vegetation management >> Advice on sustainability issues and gardening using local native plants >> Becoming involved in community base environmental volunteer programs such as Creekwatch and Landcare >> Being more sustainable within the home (e.g. understanding water and energy use an technology to save money and time) Community environmental activities: >> Ecofiesta and Smart Lifestyle Expo – held annually >> National Tree Day – held annually >> Thematic communication educational sessions held throughout the year >> Environmental Week, Environmental Excellence and Sustainability Awards – held annually >> Recycling Truck Art Competition – held annually >> National Water Week – held annually >> Sustainable House open Day – held annually >> Tree planting, eco-certified catchment tours for school children (energy, water, waste and biodiversity themed) >> Community tree planting days and free local native tree giveaways (these are advertised regularly via the website) If you would like further information on any of Integrated Sustainability Services, please email sustainable@townsville.qld.gov.au or visit the Townsville City Council website. www.townsville.qld.gov.au seniors guide to council >> 39
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