Logan backs local heroes driving a greener future

Logan City Council is empowering local environmental groups with $300,000 in funding for projects that protect the environment and improve sustainability.

A total of 54 projects received EnviroGrants this year, funded from Council’s Environmental Levy.

Mayor Jon Raven says this year saw the highest number of grants and the most funding since the program started in 1995.

‘This funding helps build a cleaner and greener Logan,’ Mayor Raven says.

‘Looking after our environment and wildlife is often unpaid work, but it’s incredibly important.

‘Small efforts can make a big difference, and our EnviroGrant recipients show that caring for nature is caring for our future.’

Water, Waste and Energy, Natural Areas Committee Chairperson Councillor Miriam Stemp says the Council’s annual EnviroGrants program helps the community work together to protect and celebrate Logan’s natural environment.

‘These grants give us a practical way to support volunteers and community groups whose hard work strengthens our local environment,’ Cr Stemp says.

‘Together we’re building a lasting culture of environmental care for our natural areas in Logan.

‘I’m excited to see the valuable programs and activities that will be delivered across the city with this funding.’

The EnviroGrants program funds initiatives that restore natural habitats, improve climate resilience and support Council’s environmental priorities.

Some of the key projects funded this year are:

• Oxley Creek Catchment Association (Environmental Partnerships and Capacity Building EnviroGrant) to help landholders manage weeds on participants’ properties through a bushcare pilot project.

• Windaroo Valley State High School (Environmental Education EnviroGrant) to create a nature trail project as part of the school’s creek line restoration project and interactive outdoor classroom. QR codes will link to student research, monitoring data and seasonal updates.

• Caring for Wildlife and Carers Inc (Environmental Surveys and Research EnviroGrant) to develop a genetic sexing methodology for Australian skinks as many are listed as endangered.

• Connect 4 Conservation (Environmental Surveys and Research EnviroGrant) to detect the presence of breeding Glossy Black-Cockatoos, through acoustic monitors and in-person assessment.

• University of Queensland (Environmental Surveys and Research EnviroGrant) to develop a soil health monitoring toolkit for Logan’s restoration and offset sites.

• The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (Environmental Surveys and Research EnviroGrant) for echidna monitoring and genetics testing through community scat collection, detection dogs and genetic analysis to understand the local population’s distribution, diet and health.

A full list of EnviroGrant recipients for 2026 can be found online at logan.qld.gov.au/community/grants/envirogrants/recipients

For more information on EnviroGrants:logan.qld.gov.au/community/grants/envirogrants

PHOTO AT TOP: Annette Bird and Dr Ian Hughes from the skink sexing project are presented with one of Logan City Council’s EnviroGrants by Water, Waste and Energy, Natural Areas Committee Chairperson Councillor Miriam Stemp.