Education and events Presentations, resources and free and low cost workshops on a range of topics held across the council region to help you become a little greener.
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) Water Sensitive Urban Design provides benefits including protecting and improving waterway health by copying the natural water cycle as closely as possible.
Circular economy A circular economy aims to minimise waste and maximise the use of resources while regenerating our natural environment.
Trees Trees are awesome! They keep us cool, clean the air, reduce stormwater runoff and provide habitat for birds and wildlife. We value trees and have a target to plant 100,000 around our region by 2037.
Hooray for Hoodie chicks Onkaparinga’s first Hooded Plover fledglings for the season have taken flight at Port Willunga.
City of Onkaparinga declares climate emergency Council has taken the next step in its decades-long response to climate change in Southern Adelaide by declaring a climate emergency.
Fresh as a daisy Three coastal flower species are bouncing back from the brink of extinction in Onkaparinga.
State of the Environment Report 2023 The Environment Protection Authority will be developing State of the Environment Report 2023 over the next 12 months and we are seeking your input to help shape its content.
Environment and Sustainability Grants To support community-led projects that foster environmental stewardship and build capacity and capability. Implementing energy efficiency upgrades in community leased, council owned buildings.
Bins, waste and recycling Waste and recycling disposal options including bin collections, green organics alternatives, hard rubbish and mattress collections.
Garden guide for new homes The newly launched Adelaide Garden Guide for New Homes, provides small garden designs and planting ideas to help make it easy to implement the Planning and Design Code’s mandatory tree and landscaping requirements for new homes and renovations in metropolitan Adelaide.
Our Vision for a Sustainable Aldinga Development The state government’s release of 60 hectares of land in Aldinga has presented an unprecedented opportunity to set a new benchmark for sustainable development in Australia.
Food and gardens We are involved in a wide range of food initiatives promoting health and wellbeing in our community. We also have information relating to food security to assist those in need.