Stormwater Education and Environment Program

Elton Consulting worked with Hastings Council to design and develop community education activities to explore:

• Local environmental issues of concern, with particular focus on local waterways
• Possible causes and contributing contexts
• How the community can be involved
• What might be done to address these issues.

A survey of the community and businesses was conducted to explore what people know, think and do about local water pollution. Survey results informed the development of a community education campaign to address the key issues of concern and share information about positive ways to change behaviour.

A series of activities helped to promote the ways that everyone can help to prevent water pollution – at home and work. The emphasis was on developing sustainable solutions that can be supported across Council, the community and small businesses.

Client:
Hastings Council

Awards:
2003 Stormwater Industry Association National Excellence Awards – Finalist, Education

Link:
www.elton.com.au/publications/Final%20AWA%20CommunitiesCouncilsCatchmentsPaper_Jan%2004.pdf