Environment Advisory Committee member sought

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking nominations from residents with a passion for environmental issues to fill a vacant position on the Environment Advisory Committee (EAC). design, as well as responses to climate change and improving the Region’s climate resilience.

EAC chair Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan said she encouraged interested residents who want the chance to help advise Council on ways to promote a wider appreciation of the Region’s prized natural areas to nominate for the voluntary position by 31 March.

Cr O’Hara Sullivan said the advisory committee’s role was to provide feedback to Council on policy that was aimed at protecting and enhancing the Region’s natural assets.

“It is important for Council to listen to ideas and recommendations from people and groups across all sectors of the community,” Cr O’Hara Sullivan said.

“The committee advises Council on strategy and planning for the protection and enhancement of the Region’s green areas and living landscapes, matters of local environmental significance, regional sustainability and sustainable urban