Environment

Water

Learn more about Mornington Peninsula waterways, water projects, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater / sewage, septic tanks and drainage.

Climate Change

The Mornington Peninsula Shire has been preparing for the potential impacts of climate change for over a decade.

Natural Environment & Biodiversity

Our natural environment is key to making the Peninsula a special place to live, work and visit. The Peninsula is home to an incredible range of special plants, animals and places.

The Briars is situated at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula. Explore the Wildlife Sanctuary, stop in at the Visitor Centre, take a walk, enjoy a picnic or free BBQ and wander the grounds of the Briars Homestead. Visit the Eco Living Display Centre or one of our three tenants: Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society, Angus and Rose and the Briars Camp. Book the Briars for your next event.

Learn more about sustainability

Visit The Briars' Eco Living Display Centre, come to a sustainability workshop or sign up your young people for a school holiday program. We offer many opportunities to learn more about sustainability.

Our Sustainability Education Program for Schools

The Shire offers hands-on programs for schools designed to inspire and empower students from preschool to Year 12 on a variety of sustainability topics.

Get Involved

Find out how you can get involved in environmental activities such as joining your local bushland Friends Group, Landcare Group or or community garden.

Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve

The Western Port Ramsar wetlands near Hastings is part of the United Nations (UNESCO) declared special biosphere reserve of the Western Port catchment.