How we engage with the community
The community plays an essential part in preventing environmental harm and protecting human health. As an environmental leader, partner and protector we strive to:
- listen and understand your needs and priorities so we can consider these in our decision making
- develop respectful and productive relationships with you to enable us to work effectively together.
- provide timely and relevant information, especially during significant or emergency events where there is potential for harm to the environment or human health
- offer education, scientific advice, technical expertise and support so that you can make informed decisions that impact positively on the environment.
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Have your say
How you can have your say on environmental initiatives that matter to you.
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Engaging with young people
We are strengthening our relationship with young people and listening to their views on the environment.
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Engagement framework
Designed to bring community, customers and partners together to share ideas and collaborate.
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Community committees
Enable us to gain essential insight and understanding into the issues affecting local communities.
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PFAS investigation
See a map of sites that may be contaminated with PFAS, learn how to reduce your exposure to PFAS checmicals, and read about our investigation of the issue.