Environment and Sustainability

Owl Friendly

Owl Friendly

Council declared us owl-friendly in May 2025. Here’s how you can be owl friendly too!

What's living in your roof?

What's living in your roof?

A guide to managing surprise visitors

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Find out about biodiversity in the Shire of Harvey, including natural vegetation and threatened fauna (native animals).

Our Natural Environment

Our Natural Environment

Find out about the Darling Plateau and Swan Coastal Plain, our rivers and wetlands, nature reserves, water catchments, native vegetation and fauna.

Environmental Policy and Management

Environmental Policy and Management

Find out about the Shire’s South West Biodiversity Project, Local Biodiversity Strategy, Peron Naturaliste Partnership and Coastal Management Plan.

Landcare and Natural Resource Management

Landcare and Natural Resource Management

Find out about Landcare and Natural Resources Management Groups operating in the Shire of Harvey and catchments in the region.

Sustainable Landscaping Tips

Sustainable Landscaping Tips

Find out how to create a native and water wise garden.

Climate Change Declaration

Climate Change Declaration

Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan

Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan

Acknowledgement of Country

The Shire of Harvey acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.