What can I do to reduce stormwater runoff on my property?
Increasing greenspace and diverting runoff from your property to areas like garden beds or grassy areas and planting more trees can reduce stormwater runoff and
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Are stormwater charges the same for every property?
In most user-pays models, there are various levels of runoff, and the fee is calculated based on factors such as – the size of the
October 2021 Newsletter
OCTOBER NEWS Stormwater Shepherds, the one-stop shop for a more sustainable lifestyle. Welcome to Stormwater Shepherds inaugural newsletter. We’ll bring you the latest research, solutions
Petrie Creek Clean-up – 10 Sept 2022
Supported by Sunshine Coast Council and Petrie Creek Catchment Care Group, Stormwater Shepherds is hosting the inaugural annual pre-rainy season community clean up on Saturday,
Where have stormwater charges been implemented?
From local governments to national bodies, many places across the world have successfully implemented user-pays stormwater utility charges. Countries with fee systems include Germany, Canada,
5 Ways Climate-Driven Ocean Change Can Threaten Human Health
5 Ways Climate-Driven Ocean Change can Threaten Human Health Originally appeared on The Conservation Humans have a deep and complex relationship with the sea. It provides food and essential
Clean Up beats rain, busts rubbish
Clean Up beats rain, busts rubbish Originally appeared on The Sunshine Valley Gazette Stormwater Shepherds and volunteers collected rubbish in Petrie Creek on Saturday (11
The Impact of Stormwater – Car Emissions
Car emissions are not limited to exhaust fumes that contribute to air pollution. They can also leak automotive fluid and release heavy metals that can
The Impact of Stormwater – Chemicals
Commercial chemicals, particularly those designed to kill weeds and bugs often don’t discriminate. Finding their way into our water networks through absorption and runoff, they
The Impact of Stormwater – Plastic Pollution
8 million tonnes of plastic pollution enter our waterways and oceans each year, and stormwater conveys approximately 80% of this plastic waste. At this current rate