Living in Harmony with the Seasons

Everyone that lives in Augusta Margaret River relies on our country, from our water to our food sources. 

We kindly ask that while living and moving around Wadandi Boodja (Our Country), that you tread lightly and take time to listen to and observe the changes in our seasons. By following natures gentle guidance and making small changes in our lives alongside the seasons, we can ensure that our natural resources are not depleted and our environment is protected. 

When it comes to living in harmony with the land and environment, we just need to look to the Wadandi and Pibelmen people (cultural custodians of the South West WA) who have lived here for over 60,000 years and through generations of knowledge being passed on, have a deep connection to and understanding of what it means to care for Country. This includes following an ancestral six season calendar, known as the Six Seasons of Wadandi.

Sometimes it can feel like our small actions don't make a difference however this is your friendly reminder that they do and by taking coordinated action alongside the Shire, we can do amazing things to care for our place, together.  

How We Can Care For Our Place

Shire of Augusta Margaret River - Waste facilities

Minimise Waste

Did you know that since implementing FOGO (our three-bin system) together, we have redirected over 24,000 tonnes from landfill? That's enough waste to fill the Margaret River Rec Centre Pool nearly 80 times over!

Find out how you can easily reduce, reuse and recycle waste in your home and business.

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Shire of Augusta Margaret River - Water use

Reduce Water Use

Learn about easy ways to reduce water use in your home and business, and access water related rebates and incentives. 

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Shire of Augusta Margaret River - Energy use

Minimise Energy Use

Find out how to reduce energy use in your home or business and access energy related rebates and support. 

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Buy from Local Businesses

Buying local not only supports our local businesses and strengthens our community but it also helps reduce our environmental footprint. 


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Caring for Our Place - Transport - Augusta Margaret River - Bike Trails

Consider Your Transport Options

Due to the regional nature of our Shire, we know that our community needs to travel long distances.  However, at 37% of our communities' emissions, transport is an area requiring some serious attention. Luckily there are some great opportunities and incentives that we can all consider to help care for our place! 

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Examples of what the Shire is doing

  • Making annual grant funding available for local community groups to promote sustainability to the broader community
  • Utilising our communication channels to provide the community with the latest information on sustainable, renewable energy and simple steps to reduce emissions
  • Supporting Lower Blackwood LCDC Regenerative Agriculture Project - helping farmers to increase soil carbon stores and on farm biodiversity
  • Developing and promoting programs to think local, buy local, swap, share and exchange such as the Local is More campaign
  • Obtained Eco-destination accreditation for the whole Shire
  • Facilitate Shire organisation and community transition to carbon neutral buildings and infrastructure through policy and education around industry best practice
  • Supporting Nature Conservation Margaret River Biodiversity plantings - drawing down carbon and enhancing biodiversity through community planting projects


Find out what the Shire is doing with energy and emissionstransport and waste, or download our Climate Action Plan here

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