Environment

Wodonga is appreciated for its natural environment, including the hills, flood plains, bushland and, of course, its location adjacent to the mighty Murray River. It makes for an attractive setting for urban living - and our Wodonga Council and community are passionate about protecting and enhancing our public open space and natural assets to contribute to the overall health and well being of our community.

The City of Wodonga is committed to creating a vibrant and exciting landscape while maintaining the balance that ensures that our natural assets are there to be enjoyed for future generations.

Native vegetation fact sheets

The Department of Sustainability and Environment has fact sheets on native vegetation: 1. Clearing of native vegetation to prepare for bushfires 2. Clearing of native vegetation

North East Greenhouse Alliance

Since the 1950s the region has experienced a warming of 0.1 degrees Celsius per decade and an overall increase of temperatures by up to five degrees is forecast by 2070.

Street trees and types

WODONGA has many street trees that help lines its streets and make its parks and gardens more beautiful and environmentally-friendly.

What we are doing to save water

Water is vital to our everyday lives: we use it for washing, watering and especially drinking – the very basic human needs. Our communities depend upon it, our economy relies on it and our environmental survives by it. However, rainfall has been below

Cities for Climate Protection

Cities for Climate Protection Program - Greenhouse Action Plan What has the Council done to reduce emissions? Cities for Climate Protection Program - Greenhouse Action Plan The City of Wodonga is a member of the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP™). The council has just accepted an award recognising achievement of Milestone 3 and we are working on the actions to achieve Milestone 4.