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Council works with a range of other local authorities and agencies to manage, enhance and protect our environment. The organisation is committed to best practice environmental policies, and is involved in many programs to enhance environmental outcomes in the region. Council also works to educate local residents about how they can live more sustainably.
Link to Environmental Sustainability Report(PDF, 10MB).
The Bushland Watch Program aims to help protect our native trees, shrubs and grasses from any threat that makes it hard for them to survive.
Mildura Rural City Council is looking to create healthier neighbourhoods through its new Cool It Street Program. Several neighbourhoods will undergo a transformation through the program, which aims to provide quality tree canopy cover.
Climate change has the potential to affect our community, the economy and our environment adversely.
Mildura Rural City Council is proudly partnering with Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) to make our region the most liveable town in Australia.
The Mildura Eco Village provides an area for the community to come together and share ideas about sustainable living.
Managing and maintenance of public trees, nature strips and medians.
Protecting our waterways from stormwater pollution.
Weeds and pest animals can damage our environment, agriculture and community. This page outlines why control matters, who is responsible, and how you can help manage weeds and rabbits on your property.
Lighting the Regions Stage 2 was a partnership between 10 Victorian Councils, the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance, the Victorian Government and Ironbark Sustainability. The regional project involved replacing almost 11,000 street lights to more energy-efficient LEDs.
As part of our Towards Zero Emissions Strategy 2021-2050, Council has committed to achieve a zero emissions light fleet by 2030 and a zero emissions heavy fleet by 2040.
Switching to all-electric can cut costs, lower emissions, and prepare your home for net-zero living. Upgrade appliances gradually for a more sustainable home.
Our Electric Vehicle Showcase is returning in 2025
Council adopted an advocacy paper highlighting the following key opportunities for government and industry to continue to position the Mildura region as the Solar Capital of Australia
The Business Renewables Buying Group is designed to bring together a group of businesses seeking to switch to 100% renewable electricity.
Council’s Environmentally Sustainable Design Policy and Standards guide sustainable building practices that cut emissions, improve efficiency, and support long‑term climate resilience.
The Strategy sets Council’s goal of zero-net emissions by 2040 (excluding landfill) and 2050 (including landfill). It focuses on reducing emissions from Council services, operations, and infrastructure, and included an initial four-year action plan that ended on 30 June 2025.
The Mallee region is unique, with its semi-arid climate, limestone landforms, salt pans and the Murray River floodplains. These landscapes support a wide variety of plants, animals and ecosystems.
Our lakes and wetlands are special places that support incredible biodiversity and play an important role in our environment.