Logan City Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council will join forces to tackle climate change affecting the Logan-Albert Catchment.
A federal government grant of $50,000 will allow to two Councils to investigate the local climate change effects and develop an action plan.
Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson, Councillor Aidan McLindon, said the Logan-Albert catchment took in an area of more than 3000 square kilometres.
"The headwaters begin in the southern mountains of the Scenic Rim and flow 185 km north into Moreton Bay, so it's an important part of our local area," Cr McLindon said.
"Erosion has been caused over the years by grazing, urbanisation and industry, for example, and there is a high sediment load in the lower catchment. Because of this, any flood events that happen in the catchment have the potential to be damaging.
"Climate trends, both current and predicted, such as increased storm frequency and intensity, reduced rainfall and a higher number of hot days, will result in stressed water resources and higher energy demands."
Cr McLindon said the two Councils would work together to prepare for a climate-changed future.
"We have recognised the potential impacts of climate change and with this funding, will be able to plan for and invest resources to cope with it.
"The project will be delivered in two stages. Stage one will be a risk management process, and from this analysis we will develop an adaptation action plan. These steps will not only focus on Council operations and activities, but also on our responsibilities in the wider community.
"In addition to the federal government funding of $50,000, Logan will contribute a further $10,000 and Scenic Rim $4,000 as well as in-kind support from staff members. This shows how serious we are about dealing with climate change."
The Logan-Scenic Rim Climate Adaptation Project will be completed by June 2009.