This World Environment Day, the ACT Government has announced 28 community groups will receive grants to implement projects that protect, conserve, and enhance the ACT's natural environment and biodiversity.
Minister for the Environment, Rebecca Vassarotti said the grants underpin the important community groups play in assisting conservation efforts in territory.
"We are in the middle of an extinction crisis. The ACT continues to face significant challenges to the conservation of its native animals. Everyone has a role to play in reversing the decline of our threatened species and ecosystem," said Minister Vassarotti.
"These grants build the capacity of our volunteers, facilitate important research and monitoring activities, and create connections between our natural areas and the community.
"From comprehensive weed control measures and the preservation of threatened species habitats to innovative strategies to mitigate the human-snake conflict in urban areas, these winning projects exemplify the transformative impact that can be achieved through collaborative efforts."
The ACT Environmental Grants have been funded annually since 1997. The 2023-2024 round is funding:
- 16 projects to the value of $386,448 under the Environment Grants stream,
- 10 projects to the value of $99,790 under the Nature in the City Grants stream, and
- 2 projects to the value of $10,000 under the Environmental Volunteer Assistance Grants.
"The Canberra community plays an integral stewardship role in protecting our natural and urban green areas. I am committed to working collaboratively with these community groups to achieve meaningful change together," Minister Vassarotti said.
