The Yarra Ranges Environmental Advisory Committee (YREAC) has been established to provide Yarra Ranges Council with local knowledge and constructive advice, input and support on environmental and sustainability issues and initiatives relevant to the management and stewardship of the natural environment within the municipality.
The Committee has a total of twenty two members, as appointed by the Council. This is made up of thirteen appointed community representatives from a range of sectors and representing a breadth of interests and experiences. Community members are appointed as individuals based on their qualifications and experience.
Of the community members, at least two of the positions are for young people with an interest in developing knowledge and networks within the environment sector. A further one position is for a community representative with links to the indigenous community.
Also on the committee are:
- Two Councillors
- Four agency representatives, one from each of the following:
- Parks Victoria
- Port Phillip and Westernport CMA
- Melbourne Water
- Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)
- Three Yarra Ranges Council staff