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Environment and Sustainability

Climate Change

Indigo Shire is leading the way in its response to climate change, declaring a climate emergency. Find out what we're doing and how you can also get involved.

Protecting Our Environment

Looking for information on Indigo environmental Initiatives, biodiversity protection, conservation, burning off and firewood collection then click through to read more.

Get Involved

Read about the different environmental groups within Indigo and find out how to get in touch with them. Learn about council's Environmental Advisory Committee and find out the latest information from their meetings.

Victorian Electricity Collaboration (VECO)

Indigo Shire Council is proud to be one of 46 Victorian Councils to join together and form VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration. VECO is the largest emissions reduction project ever undertaken by the local government sector in Australia.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Indigo Shire Council acknowledges the original custodians of these lands. The people of the rivers and the hills have walked these lands for thousands of years as well as today, and we pay respect to the elders of the past, present and emerging.

 

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