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Sutherland Shire Environment Centre

SSEC is self-funded and is not affiliated with any political parties, supporting the community to protect our local environment.

Sutherland Shire Environment Centre (SSEC) was set up in 1991 by concerned Shire residents. The objects of SSEC are

1. to act to defend the environment of the Sutherland Shire and associated bio-regions, by supporting members and local community organisations in their efforts to protect and improve their local areas
2. to develop and conduct environmental education initiatives, to encourage behavioural change to achieve a sustainable environment in the Sutherland Shire and its bio-regions.

  • Morton National Park
    Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management programNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Morton National Park- 12 Mile Road section, Kingiman/Croobyar section and Little Forest Plateau section from 20/3/23 to 15/9/23 .  The operation will use 1080 (sodium […]
  • Heathcote National Park
    Closed areas: Lake Toolooma Fire Trail Closed due to sink holeLake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles North of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole. Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma dam.  The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. […]
  • Deua National Park
    Closed areas: Araluen Road closure affecting access to Deua River campgroundsAraluen Road is undergoing a lengthy schedule or remediation roadworks by Eurobodalla Shire Council to rectify multiple landslips along the road. This may result in periodic closures of the road, impacting access to campgrounds along Deua River in Deua National Park. An indefinite closure is in place at the 43km […]
  • Racecourse Road, Menindee March 28, 2023
    ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: 1 Pooncarie Road, Menindee, NSW 2879 COUNCIL AREA: Central Darling STATUS: Under control TYPE: Other FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 23 Mar 2023 19:10
  • Experiment Farm Rd, Southgate March 28, 2023
    ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: 339 Experiment Farm Rd, Southgate, NSW 2460 COUNCIL AREA: Clarence Valley STATUS: Under control TYPE: Structure Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 28 Mar 2023 15:32
  • Bambara Road HR March 28, 2023
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: 50km SE of Bombala COUNCIL AREA: Bega Valley STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 16 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW UPDATED: 28 Mar 2023 16:08