Darling Downs Environment Council

A safe climate and flourishing environment benefit everyone. Your involvement can make a real difference in our community.

The Darling Downs Environmental Council was formed in 2014 by volunteers who wanted to preserve and protect our environment.  Volunteers continue to be critical to our success and the success of our member groups. 

By working together, we have made a difference in our region. 

• Campaigning against the impacts of coal seam gas on prime agricultural land 
• Working to prevent the destruction of Acland from coal mining
• Saving Redwood Forest from Mountain Bike Tracks
• Advocating for the protection of mature trees affected by property developments
• Holding local candidate forums at election times
• Advocating for climate adaptation measures to local government
• Raising awareness about the need to protect the Deongwar State Forest  

Volunteers have always been at the heart of DDEC, and we continue to need your help.

 "Volunteering with DDEC has provided me with an amazing opportunity as a young person to get involved in the community through local environmental campaigns such as Keep Toowoomba Cool, Tree plantings, Community for Creatures event and the Hut opening. The support at DDEC is also amazing. I love the email and text reminders so that I can stay up to date with the current information  and upcoming meetings."

How can I be involved?

Whether you're looking for a long-term commitment or want to contribute to a specific project, there are many ways to volunteer with DDEC. 

• Become a member of a team to work on a specific project. Our current priorities are: Keep Toowoomba cool; Deongwar worth protecting and Renewables done right
• Collect and write articles and stories for our newsletter and other publications
• Help with our regular market stalls that raise awareness about environmental issues
• Help with social media and digital marketing
• Join a team to maintain and enhance our building and grounds
• Become a member of the Darling Downs Environmental Council to receive regular updates 

If you are looking for more 'get your hands dirty' practical opportunities you can also volunteer with one of our member Organisations. Click here to find out about current opportunities.

To get involved or learn more, please complete the form below:

To apply for specific roles that we need help with please check out our Seek Volunteer page here.